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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Timothy M. Kennedy

Democrat · NY · Representative

Votes with party: 97.6% (553 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/K000402

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (27)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2025-10-15

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely expand or improve healthcare benefits and services available to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The specific changes would address gaps or inequalities in how different groups of veterans receive medical care, mental health services, or other health-related benefits. Veterans and their families would be the primary beneficiaries of any expanded or more equitable healthcare access this legislation provides.

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Affected Industries

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HealthcareDefenseVeteransLGBTQ+

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Subjects

Armed Forces and National Security

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