Senate bill · S. 3466 (119th Congress)
Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal (U.S. Senator for Connecticut, Democratic)
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Summary
Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025 This bill addresses the provision of care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including regarding scheduling, non-VA provider requirements, staffing, and infrastructure. Regarding scheduling, the VA must (1) ensure appointments for urgent and nonurgent care for veterans are scheduled within certain time frames, and (2) provide information about driving and wait times for care at VA facilities, Veteran Community Care Program (VCCP) facilities, and via telehealth. The bill also addresses requirements for non-VA providers under the VCCP, including by (1) extending the time limit for providers to submit claims to the VA for payment, (2) requiring certain training relevant to veterans, and (3) authorizing the Office of Inspector General of the VA to audit entities providing care under the VA’s authority. The bill provides compensation for veterans who are disabled or die due to VCCP hospital care, medical services, or extended care services. The bill addresses VA staffing matters, including by (1) removing the cap on pay limitation waivers for critical health care personnel, (2) offering certain retirement benefits to VA police officers, (3) requiring the VA to establish a telework policy, and (4) establishing scholarship programs for certain individuals in medical or infrastructure programs who commit to a period of obligated service at the VA. The VA must also address infrastructure matters, including by (1) authorizing funding for certain land acquisitions for medical facilities, and (2) requiring the VA to develop performance metrics for capital asset management programs.
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Assigned to a committee for review.
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- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
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Committee
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives
Also referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. Senate.
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Cosponsors
12
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- Democratic10
- Other2
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Full history
- Dec 11, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Dec 11, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Dec 11, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Dec 11, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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