Bill · H.R. 748· House(119-HR-748)
RELIEVE Act
- Introduced
- 1/28/2025
- Last activity
- 12/19/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Jack Bergman
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency Act" or the "RELIEVE Act," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It focuses on improving how veterans are eligible for reimbursement for emergency treatment through the Veterans Community Care program. Specifically, it targets the requirements for receiving reimbursement for treatment received shortly after enrollment in the health care system. The changes would apply to emergency treatment furnished on or after one year from the date the Act is enacted.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill provides veterans with easier access to reimbursement for emergency community care shortly after their enrollment.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill expands eligibility for reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who have recently enrolled in the health care system.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The act improves veterans' benefits by removing the requirement for prior receipt of care for emergency treatment during the first 60 days of enrollment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Simplified Reimbursement for New Enrollees: The bill removes the requirement for prior receipt of care if the emergency treatment occurs during the 60-day period after a veteran enrolls in the health care system. This provides a benefit to veterans who may need immediate care shortly after joining the system (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Delayed Implementation: The new eligibility rules regarding emergency treatment will not apply until one year after the date the Act is enacted, meaning veterans may have to wait for these improvements to take effect (Section 2(b)).
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+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 3/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/19/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Chris PappasDemocrat · New Hampshire
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey