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S. 3999119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Apr 29, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Women Veterans Specialty Care Access Act
Introduced:
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Women veterans could book gynecology, maternity, and postpartum care on their own, without a referral, at VA or outside providers.
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This bill would let women veterans schedule certain health appointments on their own, without getting a referral or approval from a primary care doctor first. It covers gynecology, obstetrics, maternity, and postpartum care. The VA could not add extra steps or approvals that would slow down access to these services.
This applies to women veterans who are already enrolled in VA healthcare. They could use VA facilities or outside providers through the VA's community care program.
Right now, women veterans must go through a primary care doctor to access these services. This bill would remove that step for the covered types of care.
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Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.