AIR CARE for Vets Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill creates a new test program at the Department of Veterans Affairs to help doctors find lung problems in veterans. It uses special 4D imaging software that shows how lungs are working in real time.
• The program would focus on veterans who may have breathing disorders or lung disease. The goal is to use advanced technology to catch these health issues earlier and more accurately than standard tests.
• Congress would provide 5 million dollars every year for five years to pay for this technology. The VA would rent the software from companies that have already received safety approval from the government.
• After the program runs for several years, the VA must tell Congress if the new imaging actually helped veterans. This report will help leaders decide if the technology should be used at all VA hospitals in the future.

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