To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
This bill expands the Veterans Community Care Program to cover eyeglass lens fittings as an authorized medical service, directly affecting veterans who receive care through non-VA providers under the program. It amends the law to explicitly include "fittings for eyeglass lenses" in the list of covered services, allowing eligible veterans to schedule these appointments at nearby community providers. The Department of Veterans Affairs must establish regulations to implement this change, ensuring veterans can access these fittings without needing to go through VA facilities. A report on implementation progress, challenges, and veteran benefits must be submitted to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
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Introduction
Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 26, 2025
Last action Dec 19, 2025
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Dec 19, 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Sep 26, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Sep 26, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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