Bills · HR 6038
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6038Armed Forces and National Security
Improving Veteran Access to Care Act
INTRO NOV 12· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because veterans have often faced challenges and long wait times when trying to schedule appointments for their healthcare, which can lead to delays in receiving necessary medical attention. If this bill becomes law, it aims to fix these issues by creating clearer, more efficient ways to book appointments, both online and over the phone.
Without this bill, the VA might continue with its current scheduling systems, which many veterans find frustrating and difficult to navigate. By requiring specific improvements like self-service online scheduling and dedicated phone support, the bill intends to directly address a common pain point for veterans, potentially improving their access to care and overall health outcomes.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the VA Secretary to create and submit a plan to Congress within one year to improve healthcare appointment scheduling for veterans and VA employees.
This initiates a formal, structured effort to address long-standing issues with VA appointment booking and establishes accountability.
PROVISION 02
Requires the plan to include a self-service online platform allowing veterans to view, fully schedule, cancel, and reschedule all types of appointments, including requesting referrals.
This aims to empower veterans with more control over their healthcare scheduling, similar to commercial systems, improving convenience and access.
PROVISION 03
Mandates a process for veterans to speak telephonically with a scheduler who can assist in determining availability and fully scheduling appointments.
This ensures that veterans who prefer or need to schedule by phone still have direct, comprehensive support, not just an online option.
PROVISION 04
Requires the VA to fully implement the approved plan within two years of submitting it to Congress.
This sets a clear deadline for actual changes to take effect, moving beyond just planning to concrete action and system deployment.
PROVISION 05
Stipulates that the plan's development must consider the ongoing Electronic Health Record Modernization Program to ensure smooth integration.
This aims to prevent new scheduling systems from conflicting with or becoming outdated by other major VA IT initiatives.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
32
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSNOV 20
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
NOV 12
Introduced in House
NOV 12
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6038
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 12, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 12, 2025
House BillHR 6038Armed Forces and National Security
Improving Veteran Access to Care Act
INTRODUCED NOV 12, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
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