Bill · S. 3515· Senate(119-S-3515)
A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly select a joint uniform credentialing and privileging system for medical providers, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 12/16/2025
- Last activity
- 12/16/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly select a single, uniform credentialing and privileging system for medical providers. Within 120 days of the Act's enactment, these officials must submit a report to Congress detailing the current systems used by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. By January 1, 2027, the officials must select one of the existing systems to serve as the joint uniform system for both departments. The chosen system must be capable of importing and sharing provider credentialing and privileging information. Finally, the officials must submit a written certification to Congress by January 1, 2028, confirming that the selected system is implemented and operational.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
Directly impacts military and veteran healthcare administration, aiming to streamline and unify medical provider credentialing across the VA and DoD.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill streamlines medical provider credentialing and privileging systems between the DoD and VA, improving administrative efficiency and healthcare coordination for veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
Streamlining medical credentialing helps ensure efficient and reliable medical staffing across Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare systems.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(a): Requires a detailed report on current medical provider systems, including their scope, data, portability, interoperability, risk management, limitations, and recommendations for improvement. This gives the public accountability by making officials review and report on the administrative gaps in current healthcare systems.
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Section 1(b): Directs the selection of a single uniform system for both the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs by January 1, 2027. This could benefit individuals by streamlining how medical providers are evaluated across both military and veteran healthcare agencies.
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Section 1(c): Requires the chosen system to have the capability to import and share provider credentialing and privileging information. This is positive because it ensures the system can practically manage and share necessary medical provider data.
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Section 1(d): Mandates a written certification to Congress by January 1, 2028, confirming that the new system is implemented and operational. This holds the officials we voted for strictly accountable for getting the job done on a set timeline.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+6Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5Improves Healthcare Access+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 12/16/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada