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HR 6038119th CongressIn Committee
Improving Veteran Access to Care Act
Introduced: Nov 12, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] (R-Pennsylvania)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Requires the VA to establish an integrated project team to improve healthcare appointment scheduling for veterans.
Key Points
- 1Mandates a comprehensive plan to improve VA healthcare scheduling within one year
- 2Requires implementation of self-service scheduling platform for veterans
- 3Establishes telephonic scheduling assistance with live schedulers
- 4Includes coordination with Electronic Health Record Modernization Program
- 5Requires annual progress reports to Congress for two years
- 6Ensures non-online scheduling options remain available
Impact Areas
Veterans healthcare accessDepartment of Veterans Affairs operationsVeteran patient experienceVA information technology systemsCongressional oversight
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