HR5985Referred to Committee

Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-11-07
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Rashida Tlaib
Rashida Tlaib
Democrat · MI · Representative
Votes with party: 93.6% (592 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (4)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-11-07

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would allow more foreign-trained doctors and healthcare professionals to work in the Veterans Health Administration without going through the standard immigration visa process, making it easier for the VA to hire qualified medical staff. This change would help address healthcare shortages at VA facilities by streamlining hiring of international healthcare providers who want to serve veterans. Veterans seeking medical care would potentially benefit from increased access to doctors and specialists at VA hospitals and clinics.

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