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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 3482Health personnelVeterans' medical care

Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act

INTRO MAY 19· LAST ACTION MAY 20

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters to voters because it addresses a critical issue for many veterans: getting timely access to healthcare, especially when VA facilities can't provide it quickly enough. Currently, scheduling appointments with private doctors through the VA's Community Care Program can be a complex and time-consuming process, leading to delays in care.

If this bill becomes law, it aims to create a more efficient, centralized system for scheduling these appointments, potentially reducing wait times and improving the overall healthcare experience for veterans. It also increases transparency by requiring the VA to report on the system's performance. If it doesn't pass, veterans may continue to face the current challenges and inefficiencies in accessing community care, prolonging their wait for necessary medical services.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish an electronic system for VA employees to schedule appointments for veterans with non-VA healthcare providers.

This aims to simplify and speed up the process for veterans to get appointments with private doctors when using their community care benefits.

PROVISION 02

Mandates that the VA implement guidelines, provide mandatory training for schedulers, and set performance benchmarks for the new electronic scheduling system.

This ensures VA staff are properly equipped to use the system and that its effectiveness is measured against clear goals, promoting accountability.

PROVISION 03

Requires the VA to conduct outreach to private healthcare providers to encourage their participation in the electronic scheduling system.

Increased participation from private providers means more healthcare options and potentially shorter wait times for veterans.

PROVISION 04

Directs the VA to submit regular reports to Congress on the electronic system's operation, including the number of providers, appointments scheduled, wait times, and cancellation rates.

These reports provide crucial data for oversight, allowing Congress to assess the system's impact and make informed decisions for future improvements.

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ACTION TIMELINE

25 EVENTS

MAY 20

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

SENATE · INTROREFERRAL

MAY 19

Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

HOUSE · FLOOR

MAY 19

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3573-3575)

FLOOR

MAY 19

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3482.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 3482

Congress119th

StatusPassed House

IntroducedMay 19, 2025

Last actionMay 20, 2026

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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 19, 2025

House BillHR 3482Health personnelVeterans' medical care

Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act

INTRODUCED MAY 19, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 20, 2026

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Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish an electronic system for VA employees to schedule appointments for veterans with non-VA healthcare providers.

This aims to simplify and speed up the process for veterans to get appointments with private doctors when using their community care benefits.

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Mandates that the VA implement guidelines, provide mandatory training for schedulers, and set performance benchmarks for the new electronic scheduling system.

This ensures VA staff are properly equipped to use the system and that its effectiveness is measured against clear goals, promoting accountability.

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Requires the VA to conduct outreach to private healthcare providers to encourage their participation in the electronic scheduling system.

Increased participation from private providers means more healthcare options and potentially shorter wait times for veterans.

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Directs the VA to submit regular reports to Congress on the electronic system's operation, including the number of providers, appointments scheduled, wait times, and cancellation rates.

These reports provide crucial data for oversight, allowing Congress to assess the system's impact and make informed decisions for future improvements.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than two years after the date of enactment of this Act

Implement the electronic process for scheduling appointments

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act

Establish guidelines for schedulers and other employees involved in appointment scheduling

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act

Implement a mandatory training program for employees on the new guidelines

Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act

Prescribe performance benchmarks and outcome-based metrics for the electronic process

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act

Plan and carry out an outreach strategy to encourage non-VA health care providers to participate in the electronic process

Not later than 90 days after the Secretary makes a determination under paragraph (2)(B)(iii) of subsection (d) of section 3101

Submit a briefing regarding the functions the Secretary has determined necessary for the electronic process

Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of the Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act

GLOSSARY

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Veterans Community Care Program: A program that allows eligible veterans to receive healthcare from private doctors, clinics, or hospitals outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system, paid for by the VA.
Non-Department health care provider: A doctor, hospital, or other medical professional that is not directly employed by or part of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Scheduler (of the Department): An employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs whose job involves booking or arranging medical appointments for veterans.
Electronic process: A digital or online system used to perform tasks, in this case, to manage and schedule healthcare appointments.
Covered veteran: A veteran who meets the eligibility requirements to receive healthcare services through the Veterans Community Care Program.
Semiannually: Happening or published twice a year.
Disaggregated: Broken down into separate, smaller components or categories for analysis.

ACTION TIMELINE

25 EVENTS

MAY 20

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

INTROREFERRAL

MAY 19

Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

FLOOR

MAY 19

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3573-3575)

FLOOR

MAY 19

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3482.

FLOOR

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