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119-s-3436119th CongressWALLET

Caring for Veterans and Strengthening National Security Act

Sponsored By: Senator Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

Passed Senate

Summary

Expands telehealth and mail-order pharmacy access for veterans in the Freely Associated States. It also requires timely travel reimbursements, quarterly cost reporting to Congress, and extends a pension timing deadline.

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  • Veterans in the Freely Associated States: Eligible veterans would receive telehealth and mail-order pharmacy benefits no later than one year after enactment, subject to required agreements.
  • Veterans who travel for care: The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must begin making beneficiary travel payments within one year.
  • Congressional oversight: The Secretary must submit at least quarterly reports to the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs and Appropriations Committees on implementation status and costs.
  • Pension timing: A pension-related deadline is moved from January 31, 2033 to March 31, 2033.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Telehealth and mailed meds for Freely Associated States veterans

If enacted, veterans who live in the Freely Associated States described in the bill would receive VA telehealth and mail-order pharmacy services. VA would have to start these services not later than one year after enactment. These services would be offered only when the required agreements with those governments are in place. Only the veterans named in the bill would qualify.

Required VA travel pay for eligible veterans

If enacted, VA would be required to pay beneficiary travel for eligible veterans who travel to get VA care. This requirement would begin not later than one year after enactment. If you qualify under VA’s beneficiary travel rules, you would receive those payments.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

KS • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 12/11/2025

  • Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 12/11/2025

  • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 12/11/2025

  • Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

    AR • R

    Sponsored 12/11/2025

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 12/11/2025

  • Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

    ID • R

    Sponsored 12/11/2025

  • Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

    AK • R

    Sponsored 12/11/2025

  • Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 12/11/2025

  • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 12/11/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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