United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 16 R cosponsors

S 275 — Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025

Last action — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 16 sponsors

    1 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (16 R).

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Summary

Veterans' Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025This bill addresses the administration of the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) and other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care matters.Among other provisions regarding the VCCP, the billestablishes in statute access standards that determine when a veteran is eligible to receive non-VA care through the VCCP,requires the VA to notify veterans regarding their eligibility for care within two business days after the VA is aware the veteran is seeking care, andextends the deadline for the submittal of claims under the VCCP by health care entities and providers.The VA must address its mental health treatment programs byestablishing a standardized screening process to determine whether a veteran satisfies criteria for priority or routine admission to a mental health residential rehabilitation treatment program or a program for residential care for mental health and substance abuse disorders,tracking the performance of medical facilities and Veterans Integrated Service Networks in meeting the requirements for mental health treatment screenings and timely admission to treatment programs under such screenings, andestablishing an appeal process for when a veteran is denied admission to a covered treatment program or is accepted into a program but not offered bed placement in a timely manner.Additionally, the VA must establish an online self-service module for veterans to request and manage appointments, track referrals, and appeal and track decisions related to requests for care.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  2. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-35.

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 531 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (531)

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Subjects

veterans healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 275 do?
Veterans' Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025This bill addresses the administration of the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) and other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care matters.Among other provisions regarding the VCCP, the billestablishes in statute access standards that determine when a veteran is eligible to receive non-VA care through the VCCP,requires the VA to notify veterans regarding their eligibility for care within two business days after the VA is aware the veteran is seeking care, andextends the deadline for the submittal of claims under the VCCP by health care entities and providers.The VA must address its mental health treatment programs byestablishing a standardized screening process to determine whether a veteran satisfies criteria for priority or routine admission to a mental health residential rehabilitation treatment program or a program for residential care for mental health and substance abuse disorders,tracking the performance of medical facilities and Veterans Integrated Service Networks in meeting the requirements for mental health treatment screenings and timely admission to treatment programs under such screenings, andestablishing an appeal process for when a veteran is denied admission to a covered treatment program or is accepted into a program but not offered bed placement in a timely manner.Additionally, the VA must establish an online self-service module for veterans to request and manage appointments, track referrals, and appeal and track decisions related to requests for care.
Who sponsors S 275?
S 275 is sponsored by Moran, Jerry (Republican), Banks, Jim (Republican), Tuberville, Tommy (Republican), Tillis, Thomas (Republican), Rounds, Mike (Republican), Blackburn, Marsha (Republican), Sheehy, Tim (Republican), Scott, Rick (Republican), Moody, Ashley (Republican), Cruz, Ted (Republican), Ricketts, Pete (Republican), Capito, Shelley Moore (Republican), Grassley, Chuck (Republican), Lee, Mike (Republican), Sullivan, Dan (Republican), and Husted, Jon (Republican).
What is the current status of S 275?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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