SCHEDULES Act of 2026 Scheduling for Community Health and Easy...
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a comprehensive standard for timing between referrals and appointments for care from the Department of Veterans Affairs and to submit a report with respect to that standard, and for other purposes.
HB8199, also known as the Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services Act of 2026, aims to set clear guidelines on the time between when veterans are referred for care and when they actually get their appointments with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish these guidelines and submit a report detailing them.
The proposed law would directly impact veterans and healthcare providers within the Department of Veterans Affairs. By ensuring timely appointments, it seeks to improve the quality of care for veterans, making the process more efficient and understandable for lawmakers evaluating service delivery.
As of April 27, 2026, HB8199 was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. It was then referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for further review. The bill is in its initial stages, with the next steps likely involving committee discussions and potential amendments.
