H.R. 3482: Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-05-19 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-05-20 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-03-30):
Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement an electronic process for scheduling health care appointments furnished by the VA or through the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) and extends an existing limitation on certain pensions. Under the bill, the VA must implement the electronic process not later than two years after the enactment of this bill.
The VA must implement a mandatory training program for VA schedulers or other employees involved in scheduling appointments regarding guidelines for the implementation of the electronic process. Additionally, the VA must prescribe performance benchmarks and outcome-based metrics for the electronic process.
The VA must also implement an outreach strategy to encourage non-VA health care providers participating in the VCCP to participate in the electronic process.
Under current law, the pension paid to veterans who reside in Medicaid nursing homes and have no spouse or child is limited to $90 a month through January 31, 2033. The bill extends this limitation through June 30, 2033.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Nikki Budzinski | D IL 2026-02-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 3482 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 3482?
H.R. 3482 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 3482 are available on congress.gov.
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