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VITAL Act of 2025
10/21/2025, 11:23 AM
Summary of Bill S 2988
The VITAL Act of 2025, introduced in the 119th Congress on October 8, 2025, aims to address critical healthcare issues. The bill, designated as S. 2988, focuses on provisions related to enhancing healthcare access, improving medical services, and promoting public health initiatives. Specific directives and actions proposed within the bill are detailed in the provided text versions and updates linked to the official PDF and text formats available on the Congress website.
Congressional Summary of S 2988
Veterans' Infrastructure and Transformation Act of 2025 or the VITAL Act of 2025
This bill addresses various policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) infrastructure and facilities, including those related to construction projects.
The bill modifies the VA’s authority to share health care resources, including by providing for a simplified agreement process to share physical space (e.g., a building or parking facility) or common services (e.g., electricity).
The bill also modifies the VA’s authority to lease its real property (enhanced-use leases). Specifically, the bill allows for the exchange of real property that is assessed to be of similar value and removes the cap on the length of an enhanced-use lease. The bill requires the VA to implement a seven-year pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of entering into enhanced-use leases for noncash consideration.
Among other elements, the bill also
- authorizes the VA to use commercial codes and standards instead of or in addition to federal codes and standards in constructing or altering VA facilities,
- authorizes the VA to contract with private entities for comprehensive construction project management services,
- expands and extends the pilot program under which the VA may accept donations of real property and facilities,
- modifies the authority and responsibilities of the VA’s Director of Construction and Facilities Management, and
- requires the VA to consolidate certain employees and functions relating to facilities and infrastructure as well as acquisition and procurement.
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Current Status of Bill S 2988
Bill S 2988 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 8, 2025. Bill S 2988 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on October 8, 2025. Bill S 2988's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of October 8, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2988
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2988
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2988
A bill to bolster upgrades and infastructure for lasting development at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
A bill to bolster upgrades and infastructure for lasting development at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2988
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