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Congress·In Committee·S. 3988

Sen. Moran Introduces Veterans STAND Act to Expand Care for Spinal Cord Injuries

Veterans STAND Act

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Key Points

  • The bill requires the VA to offer a free annual preventative health checkup to any veteran with a spinal cord injury or disorder. Veterans can receive these evaluations in person, by referral, or through a VA telehealth program.

    From policy text

    “the Secretary shall furnish (through direct provision of service, referral, or a telehealth program operated by the Department) a preventative health evaluation annually to any veteran with a spinal cord injury or disorder who elects to undergo the evaluation.”
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  • Each yearly evaluation covers a wide range of health concerns tied to spinal injuries, including risk of complications and comorbidities, chronic pain management, dietary and weight management, and an inspection of the veteran's prosthetic equipment for safety and proper fit.

    From policy text

    “An assessment of any circumstance or condition the veteran is experiencing that indicates a risk for any health complication related to the spinal cord injury or disorder, including a risk of comorbidities.”
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  • A key focus is expanding access to cutting-edge assistive technologies, including powered exoskeletons, speech generating devices, and spinal cord neuromodulation technology like non-invasive transcutaneous spinal stimulation intended to improve motor function, independence, and quality of life.

    From policy text

    “A spinal cord neuromodulation technology, including non-invasive transcutaneous spinal stimulation using sensory (afferent) pathways, intended to improve voluntary motor function, autonomic function, independence, or quality of life.”
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  • The VA must report to Congress every two years on how many veterans are using, being assessed for, and being prescribed assistive technologies, including functional outcomes. The VA's regional network performance reviews must also account for how well they are delivering these evaluations.

    From policy text

    “Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices Act, and every two years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Mar 4, 2026Senate

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

Mar 4, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Veterans STAND Act

Bill NumberS 3988
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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