Bill > S2134

This bill aims to improve healthcare access for veterans by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each of the 48 contiguous United States has at least one full-service Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hospital, or alternatively, provide comparable medical services through contracts with other healthcare providers in the state. The legislation specifically amends Title 38 of the United States Code to mandate that veterans eligible for hospital care and medical services can receive treatment at a full-service VHA hospital within their state's geographic boundaries. The bill does not limit the VA's ability to provide care across state lines, meaning veterans can still receive enhanced care in hospitals outside their home state. Additionally, the legislation requires the VA Secretary to submit a report to Congress within one year of the act's enactment, detailing the implementation of this requirement and its impact on the quality and standards of veterans' healthcare. The bill represents an effort to improve healthcare accessibility and consistency for veterans across the continental United States.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2134/all-info