Bill · S. 2981· Senate(119-S-2981)
Veterans Prosthetics Advancement and Reform Act
- Introduced
- 10/7/2025
- Last activity
- 3/18/2026 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Veterans Prosthetics Advancement and Reform Act aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. This bill seeks to improve how the Department of Veterans Affairs provides prosthetic and rehabilitative items and services. It directs the Secretary to establish a "Prosthetic and Rehabilitative Items and Services Formulary." This process includes soliciting input from veterans and the public to develop the list. The Secretary is also tasked with publishing the formulary online and providing training to Department staff.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill directly benefits veterans by streamlining the procurement and availability of necessary prosthetic and rehabilitative equipment through the VA.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill enhances veterans' benefits by creating a standardized, evidence-based process for accessing prosthetic and rehabilitative services.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
The bill provides improved, evidence-based access to prosthetic and rehabilitative items which are critical for individuals with physical disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishing a Formulary: The Secretary will create a list of prosthetic and rehabilitative items and services to help furnish medical services (Section 2(a)).
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Public Input: The Secretary is required to solicit input from veterans and the public when developing the list (Section 2(a)(b)(1)).
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Availability through Facilities: The Secretary must ensure all items and services on the list are available through all Department facilities (Section 2(a)(b)(2)).
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Evidence-Based Decisions: The Secretary will rely on the best available evidence to decide which items and services to include (Section 2(a)(b)(3)).
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Transparency and Communication: The Secretary must publish the list on a website, update it periodically, and communicate how veterans can appeal decisions regarding the list (Section 2(a)(c)(1-2)).
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Medical Necessity Exceptions: The Secretary must create a process for clinicians to request and provide items not on the list if they are medically necessary (Section 2(a)(f)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
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 People With Disabilities+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5
- 3/18/2026
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 2/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/7/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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