Bills · S 3388
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3388Armed Forces and National Security
SERVE Act
INTRO DEC 8· LAST ACTION DEC 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to address a long-standing challenge for veterans: access to timely and comprehensive medical care. Currently, despite having two large federal healthcare systems, veterans can face significant wait times or geographic barriers to receiving care. By requiring the DoD and VA to formally share resources, the bill aims to reduce these bottlenecks and ensure that existing medical facilities, especially military ones with excess capacity, are fully utilized to serve veterans.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more efficient use of taxpayer dollars by preventing duplication of services and maximizing the capacity of existing government healthcare infrastructure. For veterans, it means potentially faster access to appointments, a broader network of providers, and more integrated care between their military service and post-service healthcare. If it doesn't become law, the current challenges of fragmented care and underutilized resources between the DoD and VA would likely persist, continuing to impact veterans' access to care.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop action plans for sharing resources at military medical facilities with excess capacity.
This ensures a structured approach to leveraging existing military healthcare assets to improve veteran care.
PROVISION 02
Mandates specific elements for these action plans, including cross-credentialing for healthcare providers and expedited access to military installations for VA staff and veterans.
These provisions directly remove logistical barriers, making it easier for providers to work across systems and for veterans to access care.
PROVISION 03
Requires the integration of information technology systems to allow seamless sharing of medical records and improve billing processes between DoD and VA.
Improved IT integration is crucial for coordinated care, reducing administrative errors, and ensuring patient information is consistently available.
PROVISION 04
Establishes a secure mechanism for veterans to report care concerns and mandates a system for tracking and reviewing complaints and adverse medical events.
This provision enhances patient safety and provides accountability for the care veterans receive under these shared agreements.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to submit these action plans and provide annual progress briefings to Congress.
This ensures ongoing oversight and accountability from Congress regarding the implementation and effectiveness of the resource-sharing initiatives.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 8
Introduced in Senate
DEC 8
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3388
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 8, 2025
Last actionDec 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 8, 2025
Senate BillS 3388Armed Forces and National Security
SERVE Act
INTRODUCED DEC 8, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 8, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
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