Senate bill · S. 3703 (119th Congress)

Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2026

U.S. Senate

Latest action Jan 27, 2026

Sponsor: Jon Husted (U.S. Senator for Ohio, Republican)

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Summary

Would change the temporary licensure requirements that apply to contract health care professionals who perform medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, amending two earlier veterans benefits laws.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

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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Full history

Jan 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
Jan 27, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 27, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 27, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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