H.R. 3951: Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025
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 | 2025-06-12 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-09-16 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-06-12):
Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025
This bill extends and expands the pilot program under which certain non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care professionals may be contracted to provide disability examinations to veterans, regardless of the jurisdiction of their licensure, for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and care. Specifically, the bill (1) expands the types of health care professionals who may provide such examinations, and (2) extends the authority for such professionals to be contracted for this purpose through January 5, 2031.
Currently, such examinations may only be contracted to licensed non-VA physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, or psychologists. The bill expands the list to include qualified health care professionals who are eligible for appointment to specified positions in the Veterans Health Administration, including hospital or clinic directors, dentists, and pharmacists.
The VA must report on its use of the expanded authority under this bill.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Marie Gluesenkamp Perez | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
| Donald G. Davis | D NC (original cosponsor) 2025-06-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 3951 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 3951?
H.R. 3951 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 3951 are available on congress.gov.
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