Senate bill · S. 4229 (119th Congress)
SCHEDULES Act of 2026
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Rick Scott (U.S. Senator for Florida, 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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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
- Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Mar 26, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Mar 26, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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