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119-hr-748119th CongressWALLET

RELIEVE Act

Sponsored By: Representative Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]

In Committee

Summary

This bill would change reimbursement rules for veterans' emergency care under the Veterans Community Care program. It would waive the prior‑care requirement for emergency treatment given within 60 days after a veteran enrolls in the specified VA health care system, so recently enrolled veterans could qualify for reimbursement even if they had not previously received care there.

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  • Veterans: Newly enrolled veterans who need emergency treatment within that 60‑day window could see their care reimbursed, improving access right after enrollment.
  • Timing: The change would apply only to emergency treatment furnished on or after one year after enactment, creating a delayed start date for the new rule.
  • Scope: The fix is narrowly focused on reimbursement for emergency treatment; it does not broaden other eligibility rules or create new funding or programs.

*It does not create new funding.*

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More emergency reimbursement for veterans

You are a veteran who enrolls in VA health care. VA can reimburse emergency care you get in the first 60 days after you enroll. The law only applies to emergency care given on or after one year after this law is enacted.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]

MI • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 1/28/2025

  • Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 2/13/2025

  • Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 4/24/2025

  • Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 3/24/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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