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S.654

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an external provider scheduling program to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

Introduced·2/20/25

Establishes an external provider scheduling program to help the VA schedule appointments for veterans' care.

The bill amends title 38, United States Code, to create a national External Provider Scheduling Program within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This program aims to assist in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program. The program will use technology to allow VA schedulers to view and schedule appointments in real-time with participating health care providers. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must ensure the program is available to all VA medical centers by September 30, 2025, and that it reduces wait times for veterans.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jul 30, 2025

4:00 PM

Senate Veterans' Affairs Hearing

Mar 11, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Veterans' Affairs Hearing

History

Dec 2, 2025

Senate

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Dec 2, 2025

Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.

Jul 30, 2025

Senate

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