8
9

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

Elliana Chapman profile image

Elliana Chapman

782

11 months ago

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

Latest Bills

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
Bill HJRES 140April 16, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Bill SJRES 138April 16, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
Bill SJRES 182April 16, 2026
A resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.
Bill SRES 657April 16, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 161April 16, 2026
A bill to amend section 13 of the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide for equitable relief, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4311April 16, 2026
A bill to prohibit the Export-Import Bank of the United States from providing financing to persons with seriously delinquent tax debt.
Bill S 4308April 16, 2026
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4297April 16, 2026
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.
Bill SRES 670April 16, 2026
A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should prioritize bilateral security partnerships over multilateral security partnerships and institutions.
Bill SRES 672April 16, 2026