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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes.

7/31/2025, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 1533

This bill, designated as S. 1533 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 30, 2025, aims to modify title 38 of the United States Code to establish as permanent and codify the pilot program allowing contract physicians for disability examinations.

Current Status of Bill S 1533

Bill S 1533 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2025. Bill S 1533 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 30, 2025.  Bill S 1533's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. as of July 30, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1533

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1533

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1533

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Elliana Chapman

609

9 months ago

I oppose this bill as it could lead to lower quality care for disabled individuals.