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Veterans Prosthetics Advancement and Reform Act

4/16/2026, 7:18 PM

Summary of Bill S 2981

The Veterans Prosthetics Advancement and Reform Act, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to advance and reform prosthetic services for veterans. Key provisions of the bill include measures to enhance access to advanced prosthetic technologies, improve the delivery of prosthetic care to veterans, and streamline administrative processes related to prosthetic services. The bill may also include directives to establish standards for prosthetic devices, allocate funding for research and development in prosthetics, and establish oversight mechanisms to ensure the effective implementation of these reforms. For more detailed information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at the provided link.

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Current Status of Bill S 2981

Bill S 2981 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 7, 2025. Bill S 2981 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on October 7, 2025.  Bill S 2981's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. as of March 18, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2981

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2981

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2981

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of prosthetic and rehabilitative items and services by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of prosthetic and rehabilitative items and services by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2981

Jerry Moran
Jerry Moran
KansasRepublican
Marsha Blackburn
Marsha Blackburn
TennesseeRepublican
Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
ConnecticutDemocrat

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