HR9476Referred to Committee

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to coordinate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services in administering the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-25
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Republican · IA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.8% (562 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-25

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Plain-English Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs would work more closely with the Department of Health and Human Services to run the Veterans Community Care Program, which helps veterans access medical treatment outside the VA system. This coordination could improve how veterans receive care from private doctors and hospitals while potentially reducing costs and wait times. The bill affects veterans seeking healthcare services and the federal agencies responsible for managing their benefits.

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