VA women veterans gain direct access to gynecologic care
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Sponsor: Marsha Blackburn · Senator · TN
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Official title: Women Veterans Specialty Care Access Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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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What does this do?
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.
Who does it affect?
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.
Why does it matter?
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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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 5, 2026
- Senate committeeYou are here · Apr 29, 2026
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
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.