Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-09-24T14:00:47Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1107 Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/24/2025, 2:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1107

Bill 119 hr 1107, also known as the "Veterans Telemedicine Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to allow certain healthcare professionals working for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide veterans with controlled medications through telemedicine. This bill would enable VA healthcare professionals to deliver, distribute, or dispense certain medications to veterans remotely, under specific conditions.

The main goal of this legislation is to improve access to healthcare services for veterans, especially those living in rural or underserved areas where in-person medical care may be limited. By utilizing telemedicine, veterans can receive necessary medications without having to travel long distances to a VA facility.

The bill includes provisions to ensure that the telemedicine services provided by VA healthcare professionals adhere to all relevant laws and regulations governing the delivery of controlled substances. This is to ensure the safety and well-being of veterans receiving medications through telemedicine. Overall, the Veterans Telemedicine Act seeks to modernize and expand healthcare services for veterans by leveraging technology to increase access to essential medications. This bill aims to improve the overall quality of care provided to veterans by the VA, while also addressing the unique challenges faced by veterans in accessing healthcare services.

Congressional Summary of HR 1107

Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025

This bill permanently authorizes certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care professionals to use telemedicine to deliver, distribute, or dispense controlled substances that are prescription drugs to patients who are eligible for VA health care, regardless of whether the health care professional has conducted an in-person medical examination. The health care professional must be (1) authorized to prescribe the basic class of such controlled substance under an active, current, full, and unrestricted license or certification; (2) acting in the usual course of professional practice; and (3) delivering, distributing, or dispensing the substance for a legitimate medical purpose.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1107

Bill HR 1107 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 16, 2025. Bill HR 1107 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1107's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of September 16, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1107

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Total Number of Cosponsors

122

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1107

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1107

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize certain heath care professionals employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs to deliver, distribute, or dispense to veterans certain controlled medications via telemedicine under certain conditions, and for other purposes.

Comments

Braelyn Cassidy

478

3 months ago

This bill will limit my options for receiving healthcare as a veteran in a rural area. It's unfair that I may have to travel long distances for medical appointments when telemedicine could easily provide the same care from the comfort of my own home. It's disappointing that this bill doesn't prioritize the well-being and convenience of veterans like myself.

Parker Douglas

382

9 months ago

I don't think this bill is good idea. It could be dangerous to give out controlled meds over the computer. I'm worried about the safety of veterans.

Margaret Nicholson

436

2 months ago

This bill is so dumb, like why do they even bother with this stuff? It's not gonna help anyone, just gonna make things more complicated. I don't get why they waste time on this when there's real issues to deal with. Just leave things alone and let us live our lives. SMH.

Paul Crane

432

2 months ago

OMG this bill is so awesome! I can't believe how much it's gonna help veterans like me get access to telemedicine services. I'm so excited to see how this all plays out. Who do you think benefits the most from this bill?