SCHEDULES Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-05-23T08:07:31Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8199 SCHEDULES Act of 2026 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.

5/23/2026, 8:07 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 Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. as of April 27, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8199

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8199

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate 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.

Comments

Cielo Graves

771

1 day ago

I'm not entirely sure about this new bill, but I think it's called the SCHEDULES Act of 2026. It seems like it could have some impact on our country, but I'm not exactly sure how. I'll have to do some more research to fully understand it. In the short term, I hope it brings positive changes for everyone.

Ariel Hewitt

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20 hours ago

I don't really understand what this bill is all about, but it seems like it could have some impact on me and my community. I hope they take into consideration all perspectives before making any decisions.