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119th Congress · H.R. 3951 · Passed Origin

Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025

This bill extends and expands the pilot program under which certain non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care professionals may be contracted to provide disability examinations to veterans, regardless of the jurisdiction of their licensure, for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and care. Specifically, the bill (1) expands the types of health care professionals who may provide such examinations, and (2) extends the authority for such professionals to be contracted for this purpose through January 5, 2031. Currently, such examinations may only be contracted to licensed non-VA physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, or psychologists. The bill expands the list to include qualified health care professionals who are eligible for appointment to specified positions in the Veterans Health Administration, including hospital or clinic directors, dentists, and pharmacists. The VA must report on its use of the expanded authority under this bill.

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SubjectsCongressional oversightHealth personnelLicensing and registrationsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

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Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 101 (Thursday, June 12, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. CISCOMANI:H.R. 3951.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H2822]

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Passed Chamber of Origin
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Sponsor

  • Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] · [R-AZ-6] · C001133
    Rep-AZ-6 current · 2 terms · @RepCiscomani · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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C001133
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current
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Juan Ciscomani
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Juan
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Guadaloupe
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Ciscomani
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1982-08-30
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Current term (2 total)

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AZ
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6
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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https://ciscomani.house.gov
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461 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0306
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461 Cannon House Office Building
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202-225-2542
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (7)

  • Economic Opportunity (house) · house · rank 2
  • Homeland Security (house) · house · Vice Chair · rank 6
  • House Committee on Appropriations (house) · house · rank 28 · site
  • House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (house) · house · rank 9 · site
  • National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (house) · house · rank 4
  • Oversight and Investigations (house) · house · rank 3
  • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (house) · house · rank 5

Social media

District offices (2)

  • 2600 E. Wilcox Dr., Room H-106, Sierra Vista, AZ, 85635 · 520-459-3115 · By appointment only · 31.5515309,-110.2714933
  • 1636 N Swan Road, Suite 200, Tucson, AZ, 85712 · 520-881-3588 · 32.2427748,-110.892015

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H2AZ02360
cycle
2026
name
CISCOMANI, JUAN
party
REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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AZ
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06
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null
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2021-08-03
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2026-09-08
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2026-09-08
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null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$6,172,866.72
total_disbursements
$2,274,264.76
cash_on_hand_end_period
$4,135,162.85
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$0.00
coverage_start_date
2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-07-01

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (2)

  • Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3] · [D-WA-3] · G000600 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-12 · original
    Dem-WA-3 current · 2 terms · @RepMGP · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] · [D-NC-1] · D000230 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-12 · original
    Dem-NC-1 current · 2 terms · @RepDonDavis · 3 district offices

Committees (2)

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-09-16T20:48:20ZReferred To
  • Veterans' Affairs Committee [House Standing]
    2025-09-09T18:33:43ZReported By
    2025-07-23T16:42:22ZMarkup By
    2025-07-03T17:27:05ZDischarged from
    2025-06-12T14:05:50ZReferred To
    ↳ Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (18)

  • 2025-09-16IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2025-09-15 16:58:37FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-09-15 16:58:34FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4289)
  • 2025-09-15 16:58:34Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4289: 1)
  • 2025-09-15 16:50:23FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3951.
  • 2025-09-15 16:50:22FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4289)
  • 2025-09-15 16:50:05FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2025-09-09CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 215.
  • 2025-09-09CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-259.
  • 2025-09-09Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-259.
  • 2025-07-23Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • 2025-07-23Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-07-03Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
  • 2025-06-24Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • 2025-06-23Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • 2025-06-12IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2025-06-12IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-06-12IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-11T00:08:25Z
    To amend the Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 and the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 to improve the temporary licensure requirements for contract health care professionals who perform medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2025-09-18T04:23:16Z
    Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-09-17T02:53:16Z
    Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2025-09-10T04:08:22Z
    Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025
  • Display Title2025-07-30T12:51:37Z
    Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-06-19T04:53:17Z
    Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-06-19T04:48:28Z
    To amend the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 and the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 to improve the temporary licensure requirements for contract health care professionals who perform medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summaries

00 · 2025-06-12 · Introduced in House

Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025

This bill extends and expands the pilot program under which certain non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care professionals may be contracted to provide disability examinations to veterans, regardless of the jurisdiction of their licensure, for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and care. Specifically, the bill (1) expands the types of health care professionals who may provide such examinations, and (2) extends the authority for such professionals to be contracted for this purpose through January 5, 2031.

Currently, such examinations may only be contracted to licensed non-VA physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, or psychologists. The bill expands the list to include qualified health care professionals who are eligible for appointment to specified positions in the Veterans Health Administration, including hospital or clinic directors, dentists, and pharmacists.

The VA must report on its use of the expanded authority under this bill.

Related bills

  • S 3703 (119) Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2026
    Latest: 2026-01-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 9237 (119) Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
    Latest: 2026-06-23 — Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 4744 (119) Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
    Latest: 2026-06-11 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 433.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-259

Calendar number

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CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 3951, Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 20252025-08-08T18:39:00Z
    As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on July 23, 2025

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