S1868Referred to Committee

Critical Access for Veterans Care Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-22
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Kevin Cramer
Kevin Cramer
Republican · ND · Senator
Votes with party: 35.1% (319 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (2)

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

2026-03-18

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would improve healthcare access for veterans by ensuring they can more easily receive medical care at critical access hospitals—smaller rural hospitals that serve areas with limited healthcare options. The legislation aims to remove barriers that prevent veterans from using these facilities and would likely expand where veterans can get treatment beyond traditional VA hospitals. Veterans in rural and underserved areas would be the primary beneficiaries of improved access to nearby medical services.

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Armed Forces and National Security
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