S. 3170: Stuck On Hold Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-11-10 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-29 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-11-10):
Stuck On Hold Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement automated systems for their customer phone lines that inform callers of the expected wait time and that offer callbacks for wait times of more than 10 minutes. The VA must also issue guidance to reduce the average wait time to no more than 10 minutes.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mark Kelly | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-11-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 3170 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3170?
S. 3170 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Stuck On Hold Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3170 are available on congress.gov.
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