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SCHEDULES Act of 2026

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 8199 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
+5
Latest action
Apr 27

What it does

Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services Act of 2026 or the SCHEDULES Act of 2026 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a standard for timing between the date on which a referral for VA care is entered into the VA's system and the date on which an appointment for care occurs, whether at a VA facility or through care in the community. The VA must publish the standard in the Federal Register and on a publicly accessible VA website. Additionally, the VA must submit a report at least quarterly on the number and percentage of referrals that meet the new timing standard.

Official summary · Introduced in House · Apr 6

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  1. Introduced (Done)

    Apr 6

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Apr 27

  3. Floor (Not started)

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