Veterans Prosthetics Advancement and Reform Act
This bill requires the VA to create and maintain a standardized list (the "Formulary") of covered prosthetic and rehabilitative items and services for veterans. It mandates that the VA develop this list using evidence-based research, ensure all listed items are available at every VA facility nationwide, and regularly update and publish the Formulary online. Veterans will receive clear communication about covered items and how to appeal denied requests, while VA clinicians can still prescribe non-Formulary items when medically necessary, with oversight to evaluate if those items should be added to the Formulary. The policy directly affects veterans receiving prosthetic care through the VA system.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Oct 7, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
upper
Oct 7, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
upper
Oct 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jerry Moran
RRepublican
Co
Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
Co
Richard Blumenthal
DDemocratic
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