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SCHEDULES Act of 2026
4/28/2026, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8199
The bill, labeled as H.R. 8199 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 6, 2026, aims to mandate the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create a comprehensive standard dictating the timeframe between referrals and appointments for care within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Additionally, the bill calls for the submission of a report detailing this standard.
Congressional Summary of HR 8199
Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services Act of 2026 or the SCHEDULES Act of 2026
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a standard for timing between the date on which a referral for VA care is entered into the VA's system and the date on which an appointment for care occurs, whether at a VA facility or through care in the community.
The VA must publish the standard in the Federal Register and on a publicly accessible VA website. Additionally, the VA must submit a report at least quarterly on the number and percentage of referrals that meet the new timing standard.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8199
Bill HR 8199 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 6, 2026. Bill HR 8199 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 6, 2026. Bill HR 8199's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of April 6, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8199
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
21Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
13Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8199
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8199
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a comprehensive standard for timing between referrals and appointments for care from the Department of Veterans Affairs and to submit a report with respect to that standard, and for other purposes.
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a comprehensive standard for timing between referrals and appointments for care from the Department of Veterans Affairs and to submit a report with respect to that standard, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8199
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