118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 41 — VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023

“To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Jan 9, 2023

Last action Apr 18, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

Step 1

Introduced

Jan 9, 2023

Step 2

Referred

Mar 21, 2023

Veterans' Affairs

Step 3

Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that when a veteran enrolled in the VA health care system contacts the VA by telephone to schedule an appointment for care or services at a VA facility, the scheduling for the appointment occurs during that telephone call.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 5 actions

Apr 18, 2023

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar 29, 2023

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Mar 21, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jan 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.