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BillHR 6580 · 119

VA National Formulary Act of 2025

Introduced
Dec 10, 2025
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a national formulary for the Department of Veterans Affairs, which means it sets a list of approved medicines that can be prescribed to veterans. Requires the VA to use this list when deciding which medications to provide to patients.

Sponsored By

Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Republican · Iowa · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 10, 2025
  2. May 20, 2026You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects veterans who receive medical care through the VA, as it standardizes the medications that are available to them. It also impacts VA healthcare providers, who will have to follow the national formulary when prescribing medications.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedDec 10, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee Hearings Held
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.