Bill Detail
H.R. 3951
Congress: 119
Title
Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025
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.
Sponsor
Rep. Juan Ciscomani [R-AZ-6]
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Status as of Jul 25, 6:36 AM · synced 19d ago
Introduced
2025-06-12
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Bill Engagement
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 p…
Lobbyists on the case
- American Medical Association3 filings · 8 lobs
- Todd Askew2026 Q1
- Margaret Garikes2026 Q1
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