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House bill · H.R. 5593 (119th Congress)

To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the…

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Dec 19, 2025

Sponsor: Celeste Maloy (U.S. Representative, UT-2, Republican)

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

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Summary

This bill would add eyeglass lens fittings to the optometric services covered under the Veterans Community Care Program and directs the VA Secretary to establish implementing regulations.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

7

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  • Republican5
  • Democratic1

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Full history

  1. Dec 19, 2025

    In committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    U.S. House

  2. Dec 19, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  3. Dec 19, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  4. Dec 19, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  5. Sep 26, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

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  1. Sep 26, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Sep 26, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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