S.275

Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025

Introduced·1/28/25

Enhances veterans' access to care under the Veterans Community Care Program and mental health treatment programs.

The Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025 aims to improve the provision of care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. It codifies eligibility standards for access to community care, requires the Secretary to notify veterans of their eligibility for care, and mandates consideration of veteran preferences, continuity of care, and caregiver needs.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 30, 2025

4:00 PM

Senate Veterans' Affairs Hearing

Mar 11, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Veterans' Affairs Hearing

History

Jul 30, 2025

Senate

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Mar 11, 2025

Senate

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-35.

Jan 28, 2025

Senate

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