S. 4229: SCHEDULES Act of 2026
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 | 2026-03-26 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-03-26):
Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services Act of 2026 or the SCHEDULES Act of 2026
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a standard for timing between the date on which a referral for VA care is entered into the VA's system and the date on which an appointment for care occurs, whether at a VA facility or through care in the community.
The VA must publish the standard in the Federal Register and on a publicly accessible VA website. Additionally, the VA must submit a report at least quarterly on the number and percentage of referrals that meet the new timing standard.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4229 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4229?
S. 4229 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: SCHEDULES Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4229 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).