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Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

3/14/2024, 1:39 PM

Summary of Bill S 3290

The Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3290, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide disabled veterans with greater autonomy and control over their own healthcare decisions.

If passed, the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act would allow disabled veterans who are enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system to seek medical treatment from non-VA providers without needing prior approval from the VA. This would give veterans more flexibility in choosing their healthcare providers and receiving timely medical care.

Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the process for disabled veterans to access non-VA healthcare services by simplifying the paperwork and administrative requirements. This would help reduce the bureaucratic hurdles that veterans often face when trying to receive medical treatment outside of the VA system. Overall, the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act seeks to empower disabled veterans by giving them more control over their healthcare decisions and improving their access to timely and quality medical care. It is currently being debated in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the lives of disabled veterans across the country.

Current Status of Bill S 3290

Bill S 3290 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 13, 2023. Bill S 3290 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 13, 2023.  Bill S 3290's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of November 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3290

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3290

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3290

Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act
Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish improvements and structural alterations as part of home health services for disabled veterans.

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