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Amendments · SAMDT 3409
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· SENATE
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 3409
To allocate amounts for telehealth for veterans.
PROPOSED AUG 1· LAST ACTION AUG 1
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
AUG 1
“Amendment SA 3409 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment sets aside specific funding within the veterans' affairs budget to pay for telehealth services. This ensures that veterans can continue to receive medical care remotely through video calls and digital health tools.
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KEY POINTS
2POINT 01
Dedicated Funding for Telehealth
By giving telehealth its own line in the budget, it prevents the money from being diverted to other administrative needs.
POINT 02
Focus on Remote Access
This specifically supports veterans who live far from VA facilities, such as those in rural states or island communities.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSAUG 1
Amendment SA 3409 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
AUG 1
Amendment SA 3409 proposed by Senator Collins for Senator Hirono to Amendment SA 3411. (consideration: CR S5190-5192) To allocate amounts for telehealth for veterans.
AUG 1
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3409 proposed by Senator Collins for Senator Hirono to Amendment SA 3411.
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeSenate Amendment
NumberSAMDT 3409
Congress119th
ChamberSenate
StatusADOPTED
ProposedAug 1, 2025
SubmittedJul 31, 2025
Last actionAug 1, 2025
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · PROPOSED AUG 1, 2025
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 3409
To allocate amounts for telehealth for veterans.
PROPOSED AUG 1, 2025· SUBMITTED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 1, 2025
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
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