119th Congress
H.R. 8199
SCHEDULES Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Scott Franklin(R-FL)
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2026
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Committees
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (8)
Original cosponsors (3)
- James C. Moylan (R-GU)
- Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)
- Jimmy Patronis (R-FL)
Added later (5)
- Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) · Apr 14, 2026
- Neal P. Dunn (R-FL) · Apr 14, 2026
- John H. Rutherford (R-FL) · Apr 15, 2026
- George Whitesides (D-CA) · Apr 27, 2026
- Paul A. Gosar (R-AZ) · May 14, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services Act of 2026 or the SCHEDULES Act of 2026
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a standard for timing between the date on which a referral for VA care is entered into the VA's system and the date on which an appointment for care occurs, whether at a VA facility or through care in the community.
The VA must publish the standard in the Federal Register and on a publicly accessible VA website. Additionally, the VA must submit a report at least quarterly on the number and percentage of referrals that meet the new timing standard.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 27, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. - Apr 6, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. - Apr 6, 2026
Introduced in House