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H.R. 9055 · HOUSE5d
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial and funeral expenses paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of death from a service-connected disability, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 9065 · HOUSE5d
To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1329 · HOUSE5d
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9064 · HOUSE5d
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily increase the capital gains exclusion for any qualifying senior who sells a principal residence during a qualifying year, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9078 · HOUSE5d
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to include reporting requirements of felony convictions related to animal cruelty, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9080 · HOUSE5d
To establish a contracting preference for public buildings that use innovative wood products in the construction of those buildings, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be…
H.R. 9082 · HOUSE5d
To prohibit the use of prediction markets by Department of Defense personnel, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Con.Res. 107 · HOUSE5d
Recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1330 · HOUSE5d
Recognizing the 120th anniversary of the immigration of Filipinos to Hawai'i.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9048 · HOUSE5d
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include gluten-containing grain in the definition of a major food allergen.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9066 · HOUSE5d
To authorize the Attorney General to establish a hate crime prevention grant, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9070 · HOUSE5d
To improve immigration enforcement transparency, preserve civil rights, and improve the accountability of immigration enforcement personnel, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently…
H.R. 9072 · HOUSE5d
To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to alter the eligibility requirements for eligible youths to receive tenant-based rental assistance, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 9075 · HOUSE5d
Tax the Grift Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9053 · HOUSE5d
To ensure the reliable delivery of water to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty, to provide a mechanism to compensate United States agricultural producers for economic losses resulting from delivery shortfalls, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture, for a period to be…
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119th Congress · H.R. 3482 · Passed Origin

Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement an electronic process for scheduling health care appointments furnished by the VA or through the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) and extends an existing limitation on certain pensions. Under the bill, the VA must implement the electronic process not later than two years after the enactment of this bill. The VA must implement a mandatory training program for VA schedulers or other employees involved in scheduling appointments regarding guidelines for the implementation of the electronic process. Additionally, the VA must prescribe performance benchmarks and outcome-based metrics for the electronic process. The VA must also implement an outreach strategy to encourage non-VA health care providers participating in the VCCP to participate in the electronic process. Under current law, the pension paid to veterans who reside in Medicaid nursing homes and have no spouse or child is limited to $90 a month through January 31, 2033. The bill extends this limitation through June 30, 2033.

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SubjectsComputers and information technologyHealth personnelInternet, web applications, social mediaVeterans' medical care

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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 84 (Monday, May 19, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BARRETT:H.R. 3482.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H2147]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] · [R-MI-7] · B001321
    Rep-MI-7 current · 1 term · @reptombarrett · 1 district office

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Tom Barrett
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Tom
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Barrett
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1981-04-30
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7
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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Leadership roles (0)

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Committee memberships (7)

  • Aviation (house) · house · rank 12
  • Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management (house) · house · rank 3
  • Economic Opportunity (house) · house · rank 5
  • Highways and Transit (house) · house · rank 18
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (house) · house · rank 24 · site
  • House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (house) · house · rank 14 · site
  • Technology Modernization (house) · house · Chairman · rank 1

Social media

District offices (1)

  • 328 W Ottawa St, Suite A, Lansing, MI, 48933 · 517-993-0510 · 42.734795,-84.5593138

Other names (0)

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Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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BARRETT, THOMAS MORE
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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2021-11-17
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2025-03-05
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2025-03-05
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$5,033,911.52
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$2,236,973.13
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$2,819,038.27
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$2,809.06
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2025-01-01
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2026-03-31

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (1)

  • Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] · [D-IL-13] · B001315 · Co-sponsored 2026-02-12
    Dem-IL-13 current · 2 terms · @RepNikkiB · 4 district offices

Committees (2)

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-05-20T17:20:05ZReferred To
  • Veterans' Affairs Committee [House Standing]
    2026-03-30T16:07:56ZReported By
    2026-02-12T19:00:42ZMarkup By
    2026-02-05T18:57:51ZDischarged from
    2025-05-19T16:03:00ZReferred To
    ↳ Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee

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  • 2026-05-20IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2026-05-19 16:16:14FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-05-19 16:16:11FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3573-3474)
  • 2026-05-19 16:16:11Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3573-3474)
  • 2026-05-19 16:06:44FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3482.
  • 2026-05-19 16:06:42FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3573-3575)
  • 2026-05-19 16:06:29FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-03-30CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 496.
  • 2026-03-30CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-576.
  • 2026-03-30Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-576.
  • 2026-02-12Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • 2026-02-12Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-02-05Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged
  • 2025-06-11Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • 2025-06-06Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
  • 2025-05-19IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2025-05-19IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-05-19IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-05-27T05:08:25Z
    Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-05-22T02:38:25Z
    Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-05-22T02:38:25Z
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an online program through which an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs may schedule an appointment for a covered veteran with a non-Department health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-03-31T04:53:24Z
    Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act
  • Display Title2025-05-27T04:23:43Z
    Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-05-27T04:23:42Z
    Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-05-27T04:18:23Z
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an online program through which an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs may schedule an appointment for a covered veteran with a non-Department health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

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Summaries

07 · 2026-03-30 · Reported to House

Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement an electronic process for scheduling health care appointments furnished by the VA or through the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) and extends an existing limitation on certain pensions. Under the bill, the VA must implement the electronic process not later than two years after the enactment of this bill.

The VA must implement a mandatory training program for VA schedulers or other employees involved in scheduling appointments regarding guidelines for the implementation of the electronic process. Additionally, the VA must prescribe performance benchmarks and outcome-based metrics for the electronic process.

The VA must also implement an outreach strategy to encourage non-VA health care providers participating in the VCCP to participate in the electronic process.

Under current law, the pension paid to veterans who reside in Medicaid nursing homes and have no spouse or child is limited to $90 a month through January 31, 2033. The bill extends this limitation through June 30, 2033.

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  • H.R 3482, Veterans Community Care Scheduling Act2026-03-20T18:51:00Z
    As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on February 12, 2026

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