Allow veterans to use their health benefits at private medical providers outside of the VA system.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Veterans Health Care Freedom Act?
The Veterans Health Care Freedom Act, known as S. 219, remains in the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs following a hearing on May 20, 2025. The committee members must decide whether to advance the bill to a full vote, but most legislation dies in committee without ever receiving that opportunity. No action has occurred on this bill since May 20, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Veterans Health Care Freedom Act (S. 219 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 1545 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1545 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.