Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2025

3/19/2025, 4:02 PM

Summary of Bill HR 683

Bill 119 hr 683, also known as the "Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act," aims to create a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that would allow certain members of the Armed Forces to pre-enroll in the VA's annual patient enrollment system. This program would be established under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code.

The purpose of this pilot program is to streamline the process for transitioning service members to receive healthcare through the VA once they leave the military. By allowing these individuals to pre-enroll in the VA's patient enrollment system before they separate from the military, it is hoped that they will have a smoother and more efficient transition to receiving the healthcare services they need.

The bill does not specify which members of the Armed Forces would be eligible to participate in this pilot program, but it is likely that it would target those who are nearing the end of their service and are preparing to transition to civilian life. The program would be implemented on a trial basis to assess its effectiveness in improving access to healthcare for veterans. Overall, the Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act seeks to address the challenges that many veterans face in accessing healthcare services through the VA by providing a more seamless transition process for those leaving the military.

Current Status of Bill HR 683

Bill HR 683 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill HR 683 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 23, 2025.  Bill HR 683's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 683

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 683

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 683

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to permit certain members of the Armed Forces to pre-enroll in the system of annual patient enrollment established and operated under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code.To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to permit certain members of the Armed Forces to pre-enroll in the system of annual patient enrollment established and operated under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code.
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