VA providers could prescribe controlled drugs by telehealth without prior visit
Passed one chamberH.R. 1107Latest action
Sponsor: Steve Womack · Representative · AR
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Official title: Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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HR 1107 would let VA providers prescribe controlled medications to veterans via telehealth without an in-person exam first.
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What does this do?
This bill would allow VA health care providers to prescribe or send controlled medications to veterans through telemedicine without requiring an in-person visit first, an exception to the usual federal rule. The VA would be required to create official rules on how this process works, and providers must still follow all federal drug control laws and professional standards.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects veterans who receive VA health care, especially those using telehealth, and VA doctors, nurses, and other licensed clinicians who prescribe controlled substances. It applies only to VA employees, not outside contractors.
Why does it matter?
Removing the in-person visit requirement changes how quickly veterans, particularly in rural areas or with mobility issues, can access controlled medications through the VA, while existing federal drug law safeguards remain in place.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Sep 16, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.