Expand the ability of veterans to receive medical care from private doctors outside of the VA system.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Improving Veteran Access to Care Act?
The Senate passed S. 607 on December 18, 2025, but the bill has not moved since that date. The House must now decide whether to hold a vote on this legislation. While the bill passed one chamber, most proposals that reach this stage do not become law because House leadership controls the schedule for floor votes.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Improving Veteran Access to Care Act (S. 607 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since December 2025
Next up: The House · Nothing moves until they act.
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. 5624 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5624 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Maggie Hassan (D-NH)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
