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House bill · H.R. 8199 (119th Congress)

SCHEDULES Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 27, 2026

Sponsor: Scott Franklin (U.S. Representative, FL-18, Republican)

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Summary

Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services Act of 2026 or the SCHEDULES Act of 2026 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a standard for timing between the date on which a referral for VA care is entered into the VA's system and the date on which an appointment for care occurs, whether at a VA facility or through care in the community. The VA must publish the standard in the Federal Register and on a publicly accessible VA website. Additionally, the VA must submit a report at least quarterly on the number and percentage of referrals that meet the new timing standard.

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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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8

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  • Democratic3

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Full history

  1. Apr 27, 2026

    In committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

    U.S. House

  2. Apr 27, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

  3. Apr 27, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

  4. Apr 27, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

  5. Apr 6, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

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  1. Apr 6, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Apr 6, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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