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US HB4114

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Takano

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • VA Secretary must automatically enroll eligible veterans in the VA patient enrollment system within 60 days of receiving their information from the Department of Defense
  • Veterans must receive notice of enrollment within 60 days, including opt-out instructions and information on how to enroll later, delivered via mail, email, and potentially text message
  • Applies to veterans discharged or separated from the Armed Forces on or after 90 days before the Act's enactment
  • VA must provide electronic certificates of eligibility and an electronic opt-out mechanism by August 1, 2026
  • GAO must submit a report within 180 days on the best notification methods, considering veterans' age and urban/rural residence; VA must report to Congress one year after the first enrollment on implementation challenges and strategies

Legislative Description

EVEST Act Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

12/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Health12/19/2025
Veterans' Affairs6/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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