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H.R. 3951 (119th)

Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025

Original

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

12 June 2025

Last action

16 September 2025 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Marie Perez, Donald Davis

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence

Source updated

11 July 2026

Healthcare · Defence

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Summary

Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025 This bill extends and expands the pilot program under which certain non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care professionals may be contracted to provide disability examinations to veterans, regardless of the jurisdiction of their licensure, for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and care. Specifically, the bill (1) expands the types of health care professionals who may provide such examinations, and (2) extends the authority for such professionals to be contracted for this purpose through January 5, 2031. Currently, such examinations may only be contracted to licensed non-VA physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, or psychologists. The bill expands the list to include qualified health care professionals who are eligible for appointment to specified positions in the Veterans Health Administration, including hospital or clinic directors, dentists, and pharmacists. The VA must report on its use of the expanded authority under this bill.

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Timeline

  1. 12 June 2025

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 June 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 June 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 June 2025

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 June 2025

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 July 2025

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged

    Source: Committee

  7. 23 July 2025

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 23 July 2025

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  9. 9 September 2025

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 215.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 9 September 2025

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-259.

    Source: Committee

  11. 9 September 2025

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-259.

    Source: Committee

  12. 15 September 2025

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 15 September 2025

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4289)

    Source: Floor

  14. 15 September 2025

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4289: 1)

    Source: Floor

  15. 15 September 2025

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3951.

    Source: Floor

  16. 15 September 2025

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4289)

    Source: Floor

  17. 15 September 2025

    Floor

    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  18. 16 September 2025

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

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