Bill · S. 1134· Senate(119-S-1134)
Strengthening VA Patient Advocacy for Rural Veterans Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/26/2025
- Last activity
- 3/26/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Kevin Cramer
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Strengthening VA Patient Advocacy for Rural Veterans Act of 2025," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It focuses on improving the Office of Patient Advocacy within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The legislation introduces specific requirements for coordinating care for veterans in rural and highly rural areas. It also changes the reporting structure for patient advocates at medical centers. Finally, it mandates annual reports regarding data from the Patient Advocate Tracking System.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill provides enhanced care coordination and advocacy specifically for veterans in rural areas.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill creates dedicated patient advocate roles to serve veterans living in rural and highly rural areas.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill enhances care coordination and accountability specifically for veterans through improved patient advocacy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Coordinated Care for Rural Veterans: The bill requires medical center directors to designate at least one patient advocate to serve as a coordinator for veterans in rural and highly rural areas receiving care through community-based outpatient clinics or the community care network (Section 2, subsection f, paragraph 1). This provides specialized support for those receiving care outside of a main medical center.
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Increased Accountability via Reporting: The Secretary must submit an annual report to Congressional committees and Veterans Integrated Service Network directors containing data on common issues, resolution times, and compliments or complaints (Section 2, subsection h). This ensures that the performance of the Patient Advocate Tracking System is transparent and documented.
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Clearer Reporting Lines: The bill ensures that a patient advocate at a medical center reports to the director of that medical center at some point in their reporting line (Section 2, subsection g).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens 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 Rural Residents+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 3/26/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada