Expand access to medical equipment and supplies for veterans through improved federal procurement and distribution programs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with MEDAL Act of 2025?
The MEDAL Act of 2025, known as S. 214, has remained in the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs since May 20, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation ends here because committees often choose not to act. This bill has seen no progress since May 20, 2025, which is consistent with the typical path for most federal proposals.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by MEDAL Act of 2025 (S. 214 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since May 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 5036 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5036 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Ted Cruz (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.