Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9033

Timely Agreements Act

Veterans Health: Faster Resource Sharing for State Homes

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The Timely Agreements Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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This bill addresses administrative delays in veterans' care, which usually gains bipartisan support, but it is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Key Points

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to speed up how it handles requests from state-run veterans homes. These homes often need to buy medicine or medical equipment through the federal government to save money and stay stocked for the people they serve.
Under the new rules, the VA would have exactly 60 days to either say yes or no to a state home's request. If the VA does not make a decision by that deadline, the request is automatically approved so that veterans do not have to wait for the supplies they need.
The VA must also create a simple, standard form for these requests within six months. This makes it easier for state homes to apply and ensures they can send their paperwork through email, fax, or regular mail to avoid technical delays.
The bill protects state homes from being punished during inspections just because a formal agreement is still being processed. As long as they are providing care to eligible veterans, they will not be cited for a violation simply because the paperwork is not finished yet.

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Milestones

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May 26, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

May 26, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Timely Agreements Act

Bill NumberHR 9033

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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