S 2981 United States Senate · 119th Congress

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
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Oct 2025
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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.
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Oct 7, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Oct 7, 2025
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