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RELIEVE Act
12/20/2025, 9:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 748
Bill 119 HR 748, also known as the "Veterans Community Care Enhancement Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to improve the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment through the Veterans Community Care program.
The bill seeks to address issues related to veterans' access to emergency medical care by expanding the criteria for reimbursement under the program. It aims to ensure that veterans who receive emergency treatment from non-VA providers are eligible for reimbursement, regardless of whether they have received prior authorization from the VA.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the reimbursement process for veterans and healthcare providers, making it easier for veterans to access the care they need in emergency situations. It also includes measures to improve coordination between the VA and non-VA providers to ensure that veterans receive timely and appropriate care. Overall, Bill 119 HR 748 aims to enhance the Veterans Community Care program and improve veterans' access to emergency medical treatment. It is a bipartisan effort to support and honor the service of our nation's veterans by ensuring they receive the care they deserve.
The bill seeks to address issues related to veterans' access to emergency medical care by expanding the criteria for reimbursement under the program. It aims to ensure that veterans who receive emergency treatment from non-VA providers are eligible for reimbursement, regardless of whether they have received prior authorization from the VA.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the reimbursement process for veterans and healthcare providers, making it easier for veterans to access the care they need in emergency situations. It also includes measures to improve coordination between the VA and non-VA providers to ensure that veterans receive timely and appropriate care. Overall, Bill 119 HR 748 aims to enhance the Veterans Community Care program and improve veterans' access to emergency medical treatment. It is a bipartisan effort to support and honor the service of our nation's veterans by ensuring they receive the care they deserve.
Congressional Summary of HR 748
Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency Act or the RELIEVE Act
This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system.
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Current Status of Bill HR 748
Bill HR 748 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 748 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 748's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 19, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 748
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 748
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 748
To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 748
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