S. 831: REP VA 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 | 2025-03-04 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-30 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-08 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-04):
Representing VA with Accuracy Act or the REP VA Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that any call made to a veteran by a VA employee or contractor regarding VA services or benefits is made from a single, well-known telephone number and uses caller identification that indicates the call is from or on behalf of the VA.
The VA must also ensure the Veterans Health Administration has at least one call center in each time zone in the United States to address concerns regarding appointments and referrals for health care.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-03-04 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 831 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 831?
S. 831 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: REP VA Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 831 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).