Veterans: Telemedicine Prescription Access
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Bills that help veterans usually get support from both parties. Since it already passed the House, it has a strong chance of moving forward in the Senate.
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Veterans enrolled in VA health care can now get controlled substance prescriptions, like certain pain medications, ADHD drugs, or anti-anxiety medications, through a telemedicine visit instead of needing an in-person exam first. This is especially helpful for veterans who live far from a VA facility or have trouble traveling for appointments.
“a covered health care professional may use telemedicine to deliver, distribute, or dispense to a patient eligible to receive medical treatment under this chapter a controlled substance that is a prescription drug”
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279-4280: 1)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
The House is set to vote on a number of measures impacting veterans' health tonight, including the Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act — legislation that would enable veterans to use telehealth to receive controlled medicines.
On Sept. 16, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act. This legislation permanently allows healthcare professionals with the Department of Veterans Affairs to prescribe needed medications for veterans via telehealth services.
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced her cosponsorship of the Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025, a bill that would permanently extend successful telehealth services to America’s veterans.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025
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