Bill · H.R. 1248· House(119-HR-1248)
Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act
- Introduced
- 2/12/2025
- Last activity
- 3/21/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Franklin
- Cosponsors
- - 12 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act'', proposes amendments to title 38 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to change how medical interest is determined within the Veterans Community Care Program. Specifically, it seeks to require the consideration of continuity of health care when making these determinations. The legislation was introduced by Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida and several other representatives.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill directly improves healthcare stability for the veteran community.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill benefits seniors who are also veterans by ensuring continuity in their healthcare.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
Veterans who are retired will benefit from more consistent healthcare continuity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Consideration of Continuity of Care: The bill adds a new subparagraph titled ``Continuity of care'' to Section 1703(d)(2) of title 38. This would require that continuity of health care be considered when determining the best medical interest under the Veterans Community Care Program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5Improves Healthcare Access+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 4/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Monica De La CruzRepublican · Texas
Mario Diaz-BalartRepublican · Florida
Brian MastRepublican · Florida
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida