Lead by Example Act of 2025
3/7/2025, 4:08 PMSummary of Bill HR 149
Bill 119 hr 149, also known as the "Veterans Health Care for Congress Act," aims to require Members of Congress and Congressional staff to receive their health care services from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rather than through the Federal Health Benefits Program or health care exchanges.The bill seeks to ensure that those who serve in Congress have access to the same health care services as our nation's veterans, who have sacrificed so much for our country. By receiving care through the VA, Members of Congress and their staff would be able to experience firsthand the quality of care provided to our veterans and gain a better understanding of the challenges they face in accessing health care services.
Supporters of the bill argue that this change would not only provide a more cost-effective option for health care coverage for Members of Congress and their staff, but also demonstrate a commitment to supporting our veterans and the VA system. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential strain on the VA system if a large number of Members of Congress and their staff were to enroll in VA health care services. They also question whether this change would truly benefit veterans or if it is simply a symbolic gesture. Overall, Bill 119 hr 149 raises important questions about the intersection of health care policy and government service, and the potential impact of requiring Members of Congress and Congressional staff to receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Congressional Summary of HR 149
Lead by Example Act of 2025
This bill provides that, beginning January 3, 2027, the only health care plan the federal government may make available to Members of Congress and congressional staff shall be health care provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
By September 15, 2025, the VA and the Office of Personnel Management shall jointly submit to Congress a plan to carry out this bill, including recommendations for any necessary legislative actions.
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Current Status of Bill HR 149
Bill HR 149 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 149 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 149's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 6, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 149
Total Number of Sponsors
9Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
9Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 149
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Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 149
To ensure that Members of Congress and Congressional staff receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs instead of under the Federal Health Benefits Program or health care exchanges.To ensure that Members of Congress and Congressional staff receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs instead of under the Federal Health Benefits Program or health care exchanges.Comments
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