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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 3400

VA Traveling Doctors for U.S. Territories

TRAVEL Act of 2025

Also known as: Territorial Response and Access to Veterans’ Essential Lifecare Act

6 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

✓ House
Senate
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Key Points

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs would be authorized to send doctors to U.S. territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands for up to one year at a time.
  • This plan helps veterans living in these areas get better access to medical care, as they often face shortages of doctors and specialized services compared to those living in the 50 states.
  • Doctors who agree to these temporary assignments would receive extra money through relocation or retention bonuses to help cover the costs and encourage them to serve in these locations.
  • These traveling physicians will be required to work closely with local clinics and private hospitals to make sure veterans' treatments are well-coordinated and meet high quality standards.
  • The bill also extends certain existing rules regarding veteran pension payments through the end of 2032.

Milestones

5 milestones18 actions
Sep 16, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sep 15, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 15, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 21 (Roll no. 266). (text: CR H4284)

Sep 15, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 21 (Roll no. 266). (text: CR H4284: 1)

Sep 15, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4300)

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralSep 15, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

371
21
Democrat
195 – 0 · 18
Republican
176 – 21 · 22
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

TRAVEL Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 3400
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(12)
D: 9R: 3

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