119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Mar 26, 2026
S. 4229In CommitteeArmed Forces and National Security
SCHEDULES Act of 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick (R-FL)Introduced Mar 26, 2026
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In plain English
The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish and publish a standard for how quickly veterans can receive appointments after their care referrals are entered into the VA system, whether at VA facilities or through community providers. The VA must make this standard publicly available on its website and in the Federal Register, and must submit quarterly reports on how many referrals meet the new timing requirement. Sponsor: Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL).
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the Senate floor.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in Senate
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Mar 26
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 26
Introduced in Senate
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