Federal · 119th Congress
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an external provider scheduling program to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
This bill establishes within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) a national External Provider Scheduling Program to assist the VA in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP). The program must consist of technology that allows VA schedulers to view the schedules of health care providers participating in the VCCP in real time.
The VA must ensure the program reduces the time (1) from referral to the actual scheduling of appointments for care or services, and (2) for VA schedulers to schedule appointments for care or services.
The VA must also ensure the program is available to all VA medical centers by September 30, 2025.
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an external provider scheduling program to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Legislative history5
Dec 2, 2025
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.
Dec 2, 2025
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 30, 2025
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 11, 2025
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-35.
Feb 20, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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