SCHEDULES Act of 2026

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 26Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create a uniform standard for how long veterans should wait between being referred for care and getting their appointments. **What it does:** - Establishes a comprehensive timing standard for VA referrals and appointments - Requires the VA Secretary to submit a report about this new standard **Who it affects:** - Veterans seeking medical care through the VA system - VA healthcare providers and administrators - Congress (which would receive the report) **What would change:** - The VA would have a consistent, official timeframe for scheduling appointments after referrals - Veterans would have clearer expectations about wait times - There would be better tracking and accountability for appointment scheduling - Congress would receive information to potentially guide future healthcare policy decisions The bill aims to improve the efficiency and predictability of VA healthcare scheduling, addressing concerns about wait times that have historically affected veterans' access to medical care.

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