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Servicemember to Veteran Health Care Connection Act of 2025
6/2/2025, 8:14 PM
Summary of Bill S 585
Bill 119 s 585, also known as the "Veterans' Pre-Transition Health Care Registration Act," aims to make it easier for members of the Armed Forces who are preparing to separate from the military to enroll in the Department of Veterans Affairs' patient enrollment system. The bill proposes the establishment of a pre-transition health care registration process, which would allow service members to sign up for VA health care before they officially leave the military.
The main goal of this legislation is to streamline the enrollment process for veterans and ensure that they have access to the health care services they need as soon as they transition out of the military. By enrolling in the VA's patient enrollment system before leaving the Armed Forces, veterans can avoid potential gaps in coverage and receive timely and comprehensive care.
In addition to establishing the pre-transition health care registration process, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving veterans' access to health care services. Overall, Bill 119 s 585 seeks to support and prioritize the health and well-being of our nation's veterans as they transition from military service to civilian life.
The main goal of this legislation is to streamline the enrollment process for veterans and ensure that they have access to the health care services they need as soon as they transition out of the military. By enrolling in the VA's patient enrollment system before leaving the Armed Forces, veterans can avoid potential gaps in coverage and receive timely and comprehensive care.
In addition to establishing the pre-transition health care registration process, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving veterans' access to health care services. Overall, Bill 119 s 585 seeks to support and prioritize the health and well-being of our nation's veterans as they transition from military service to civilian life.
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Current Status of Bill S 585
Bill S 585 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill S 585 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 13, 2025. Bill S 585's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of May 21, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 585
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
4Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 585
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 585
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a pre-transition health care registration process to facilitate enrollment in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs by members of the Armed Forces who are separating from the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a pre-transition health care registration process to facilitate enrollment in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs by members of the Armed Forces who are separating from the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
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