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US HB3400
Bill
Status
9/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kimberlyn King-Hinds
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs gains authority to assign VA physicians as traveling physicians to U.S. territories and possessions for up to one year at a time, including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
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Traveling physicians must coordinate with non-VA medical providers to ensure high-quality, coordinated care for veterans receiving hospital care and medical services in these locations
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VA traveling physicians receive relocation or retention bonuses in addition to their regular pay, similar to bonuses offered under existing section 7410(a) of title 38
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Extends the deadline for certain pension payment limits from November 30, 2031 to December 31, 2032
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Passed the House of Representatives on September 15, 2025
Legislative Description
TRAVEL Act of 2025 Territorial Response and Access to Veterans’ Essential Lifecare Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
9/16/2025