Bills · HR 2234
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2234Licensing and registrationsHealth personnel
Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 18· LAST ACTION JUN 11
READING
3MIN
COSPONSORS
16BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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- Introduced only
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to improve and standardize the quality and availability of anesthesia and pain management care for veterans. By aligning the VA's standards with those of the Defense Health Agency, it could potentially streamline care delivery and reduce wait times for veterans needing procedures. This is relevant to the ongoing national conversation about access to care within the VA system and ensuring veterans receive the best possible medical services.
If this bill becomes law, veterans could experience more consistent and potentially quicker access to anesthesia services, as CRNAs might have a broader scope of practice. It would also enforce clear minimum qualifications for all anesthesia providers, potentially enhancing patient safety. If it doesn't become law, the VA's current standards for CRNA practice and certification requirements for all anesthesia providers would remain as they are, potentially maintaining existing bottlenecks or inconsistencies in care.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The VA must update its rules to recognize Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) as licensed independent practitioners, consistent with Defense Health Agency standards.
This provision expands the scope of practice for CRNAs within the VA, potentially increasing access to anesthesia care for veterans.
PROVISION 02
All physician anesthesiologists and CRNAs employed by the VA must hold specific professional certifications from recognized bodies.
This ensures a baseline level of professional competence and credentialing for all anesthesia providers in the VA system.
PROVISION 03
Anesthesia professionals at the VA must complete at least 25 hours of direct patient anesthesia care (not supervision) to maintain employment.
This requirement ensures that anesthesia providers maintain recent, hands-on clinical experience.
PROVISION 04
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must submit annual reports comparing patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness of different anesthesia care models in the VA.
This provision provides transparency and data to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of anesthesia services, informing future policy decisions.
PROVISION 05
Anesthesia professionals who do not comply with the new certification and direct care requirements will be suspended from VA employment.
This provision ensures enforcement of the new standards for anesthesia professionals, reinforcing the quality of care.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 16
D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
38
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 88%
DEM 9 REP 7 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSJUN 11
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
JUN 11
Subcommittee Hearings Held
APR 4
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
MAR 18
Introduced in House
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2234
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 18, 2025
Last actionJun 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025
House BillHR 2234Licensing and registrationsHealth personnel
Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 11, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
16
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
