SCHEDULES Act of 2026
The summary
What this bill does
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.
Legislative timeline
From introduction
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced & referred to committee
Congressional support
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Member of Congress · R-FL
Roll-call vote
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The vote, by member
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | S |
| Bill Number | 4229 |
| Origin Chamber | Senate |
| Current Status | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Policy Area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | March 26, 2026 |
| Latest Action | March 26, 2026 |
| Cosponsors | 0 · House vote — · — views |