HR 3183 United States House · 119th Congress

SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025

HR 3183, the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025, establishes a new Office of Falls Prevention within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to coordinate and improve falls prevention efforts for veterans. The bill mandates that VA healthcare facilities conduct annual falls risk assessments and provide fall prevention services by licensed physical or occupational therapists for veterans at risk, and requires biennial staff training on safe patient handling techniques. It also creates a pilot program to test home modifications for fall prevention and directs the VA to report on current falls prevention practices, including screening methods, home modification grants, and medication management risks. This legislation directly affects veterans at risk of falls, VA healthcare facilities, and providers delivering care under VA programs.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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May 2025

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Introduced May 5, 2025 Last action May 20, 2026

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May 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

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lower

Mar 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

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lower

May 5, 2025

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Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

lower

May 5, 2025

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lower

1 primary · 9 co-sponsors