S.219

Veterans Health Care Freedom Act

Introduced·1/23/25

Establishes a pilot program to enhance veterans' access to medical care by allowing them to choose their health care providers.

The Veterans Health Care Freedom Act mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a pilot program aimed at improving veterans' access to hospital care, medical services, and extended care. The program allows eligible veterans to choose their health care providers within the covered care system. The Secretary must submit quarterly reports on the pilot program's implementation and an annual report on its results. The pilot program will run for three years, after which veterans will have permanent access to care under the same conditions as specified in the pilot program.

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Where it stands

Current
Veterans' Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 21, 2025

4:00 PM

Senate Veterans' Affairs Hearing

History

May 21, 2025

Senate

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.

Jan 23, 2025

Senate

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