AIR CARE for Vets Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
Introduced
Summary
Pilot program to test FDA-approved four-dimensional functional lung imaging across VA facilities would let the Department of Veterans Affairs lease eligible software to help identify respiratory disorders and lung disease in veterans who receive VA medical services.
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VA pilot for 4D lung imaging
If enacted, the bill would create a VA pilot to test a four-dimensional functional lung imaging software at VA medical facilities. The pilot would screen veterans who receive VA medical services for respiratory disorders and lung disease. The VA Secretary would seek to lease an FDA-approved 4D lung-function imaging software product from a developer. The Secretary would only be able to enter lease agreements for five years after enactment. The bill would authorize $5,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to run the pilot. The Secretary would report to Congress on the pilot's effectiveness no later than two years after the leasing authority ends.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
AZ • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
NH • D
Sponsored 7/14/2026
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
NJ • D
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Roll Call Votes
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