S827Referred to Committee

Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-03-04
Introduced
4
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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 (4)

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

2025-07-30

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would improve healthcare access for veterans living in rural areas by expanding telehealth services, increasing funding for rural VA clinics, and allowing veterans to receive care from non-VA providers when VA facilities are too far away. The legislation aims to address the challenge that many rural veterans face long travel distances to reach VA hospitals and clinics, which can delay or prevent them from getting needed medical treatment. The changes would primarily benefit veterans in remote communities who currently struggle to access the healthcare benefits they've earned through military service.

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Armed Forces and National Security
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