Veterans Exam Expansion Act of 2023
This bill expands temporary licensing for healthcare professionals conducting VA disability exams to include podiatrists, dentists, and optometrists (previously limited to psychologists). It extends the temporary license period from three to five years and requires the VA to submit a detailed report within 15 months on exam volumes, geographic distribution, professional types involved, and errors in authorization. The changes directly affect contract health care professionals and VA disability evaluation processes. The report must address exam numbers, states/territories covered, professional categories, and corrective plans for unauthorized exams.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Oct 12, 2023
Last action Jul 18, 2024
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Jul 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-592.
lower
Dec 5, 2023
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Dec 5, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Nov 29, 2023
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Nov 29, 2023
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Nov 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
lower
Oct 25, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Oct 12, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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