Bill Detail

H.R. 8199

Congress: 119

Title

SCHEDULES Act of 2026

Summary

Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services Act of 2026 or the SCHEDULES Act of 2026 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a standard for timing between the date on which a referral for VA care is entered into the VA's system and the date on which an appointment for care occurs, whether at a VA facility or through care in the community. The VA must publish the standard in the Federal Register and on a publicly accessible VA website. Additionally, the VA must submit a report at least quarterly on the number and percentage of referrals that meet the new timing standard.

Sponsor

Rep. Scott Franklin [R-FL-18]

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Status as of Jun 19, 9:06 AM · synced 10d ago

Introduced

2026-04-06

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