S. 540: Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health 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 | 2025-02-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-12):
Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act
This bill requires the consideration of continuity of care when determining whether care through the Veterans Community Care Program is in the best medical interest of a veteran.
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| James Lankford | R OK 2025-02-13 |
| Ted Cruz | R TX 2025-02-18 |
| Ted Budd | R NC 2025-02-18 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC 2025-02-18 |
| Rick Scott | R FL 2025-02-19 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN 2025-02-19 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 540 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 540?
S. 540 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 540 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).