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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5593· House(119-HR-5593)

To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

Rep. Maloy
Age: 45 years
Utah
Introduced
9/26/2025
Last activity
12/19/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsored by
Celeste Maloy
Cosponsors
Republican - 6Democrat - 1
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to include eyeglass lens fittings as a category of medical services under the Veterans Community Care Program. The legislation directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create specific policies and regulations to implement this change. Additionally, it requires the Secretary to ensure veterans can schedule these fittings with providers located near them. Finally, the bill mandates a report to Congress regarding the implementation and its benefits.

Yes

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5

    The bill increases veteran benefits by allowing them to access eyeglass lens fittings through local community providers.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5

    The bill expands the category of medical services available to veterans under the Community Care Program to include eyeglass lens fittings.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5

    The bill expands healthcare benefits for veterans by adding eyeglass lens fittings to the authorized medical services.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.