REP VA Act
Sen. Sullivan and Sen. Hirono Introduce the REP VA Act to Fix VA Phone Systems
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee recently approved this bill with changes and sent it to the full Senate for consideration. It is currently moving forward through the legislative process. There are no specific upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and addresses a common problem for veterans, but it still needs to pass through committees and both houses of Congress.
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Veterans would benefit from a more reliable phone system when the VA contacts them about benefits and health care. A single recognizable phone number with clear caller ID branding means fewer missed calls, fewer missed appointments, and less confusion with potential scam calls. The time zone-based call centers also mean veterans in Alaska and Hawaii would no longer be disadvantaged by having to call during East Coast hours.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Sullivan, Hirono introduce legislation to require VA call centers in rural states
The REP VA Act aims to improve VA telephone communication by requiring a single recognizable phone number and caller ID branding. It also mandates call centers in every U.S. time zone to assist veterans in Alaska and Hawaii with health care appointments.
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REP VA Act
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