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Veteran’s Choice Accountability Act
3/11/2025, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 554
Bill 119 hr 554, also known as the VA MISSION Act of 2018, aims to improve the provision of health care services for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill includes several key provisions to enhance the quality and accessibility of care for veterans.
One of the main components of the bill is the expansion of the VA's community care program, which allows veterans to seek care from private providers if they are unable to receive timely or adequate treatment at VA facilities. This expansion aims to reduce wait times and improve access to care for veterans, particularly those in rural or underserved areas.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline and consolidate the VA's community care programs, making it easier for veterans to navigate and access the care they need. It also includes provisions to improve the VA's ability to recruit and retain high-quality health care providers, ensuring that veterans receive the best possible care. Overall, the VA MISSION Act of 2018 seeks to address the challenges facing the VA health care system and improve the overall quality and accessibility of care for veterans. By expanding community care options, streamlining programs, and enhancing provider recruitment, the bill aims to ensure that veterans receive the care and support they deserve.
One of the main components of the bill is the expansion of the VA's community care program, which allows veterans to seek care from private providers if they are unable to receive timely or adequate treatment at VA facilities. This expansion aims to reduce wait times and improve access to care for veterans, particularly those in rural or underserved areas.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline and consolidate the VA's community care programs, making it easier for veterans to navigate and access the care they need. It also includes provisions to improve the VA's ability to recruit and retain high-quality health care providers, ensuring that veterans receive the best possible care. Overall, the VA MISSION Act of 2018 seeks to address the challenges facing the VA health care system and improve the overall quality and accessibility of care for veterans. By expanding community care options, streamlining programs, and enhancing provider recruitment, the bill aims to ensure that veterans receive the care and support they deserve.
Congressional Summary of HR 554
Veteran's Choice Accountability Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to evaluate VA programs that furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to ensure that the most intensively used specialized care programs are maintained as centers of excellence. The bill also requires the VA to submit an evaluation of the VA's implementation of the VA Budget and Choice Improvement Act.
Current Status of Bill HR 554
Bill HR 554 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill HR 554 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2025. Bill HR 554's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 20, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 554
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 554
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityComments
Harlem Moss
794
1 year ago
This bill is long overdue.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 554
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