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Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025

8/27/2025, 3:54 AM

Summary of Bill S 275

Bill 119 s 275, also known as the Veterans Community Care Program Improvement Act, aims to enhance the care and services provided to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Care Program. The bill seeks to address various issues within the program and make improvements to better serve veterans.

One key aspect of the bill is to streamline the process for veterans to access care through the Community Care Program. This includes improving the coordination between the VA and community providers, as well as ensuring timely and efficient access to care for veterans. The bill also aims to enhance the quality of care provided to veterans by establishing standards for community providers and implementing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the care they deliver.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to expand the types of services available to veterans through the Community Care Program. This includes mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and other specialized care that may not be readily available within the VA system. The bill also seeks to improve access to telehealth services for veterans, allowing them to receive care remotely when necessary. Overall, Bill 119 s 275 is focused on improving the provision of care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program in order to better meet the needs of veterans and ensure they receive the high-quality care they deserve.

Current Status of Bill S 275

Bill S 275 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill S 275 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 28, 2025.  Bill S 275's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. as of July 30, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 275

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
18
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 275

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 275

A bill to improve the provision of care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
A bill to improve the provision of care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Comments

Jalen Ford profile image

Jalen Ford

26,008

10 months ago

I don't like how this bill is gonna mess with our vets. #veterans #S275

Wrenlee Singleton profile image

Wrenlee Singleton

25,943

3 months ago

I can't believe this bill, it's gonna mess everything up for us vets. This is not good at all. #disappointed

Esmeralda Lanier profile image

Esmeralda Lanier

26,138

8 months ago

This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess up everything for us vets. I can't believe they're even considering this crap. It's gonna make it harder for us to get the care we need. They need to rethink this whole thing, it's gonna be a disaster. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for mental health services for veterans?