119th Congress

H.R. 1972

START Act of 2025

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Mariannette Miller-Meeks(R-IA)
Introduced: Mar 10, 2025
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Committees: House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Official text: Introduced in House · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (0)

No cosponsors.

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version

Standardizing Treatment and Referral Times Act of 2025 or the START Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that the period for a veteran’s referral for non-VA care under the Veterans Community Care Program begins on the day that the veteran has the first appointment with the non-VA provider.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 10, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in House