REP VA Act

Representing VA with Accuracy Act or the REP VA Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that any call made to a veteran by a VA employee or contractor regarding VA services or benefits is made from a single, well-known telephone number and uses caller identification that indicates the call is from or on behalf of the VA.

The VA must also ensure the Veterans Health Administration has at least one call center in each time zone in the United States to address concerns regarding appointments and referrals for health care.

Other titles

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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve telephone communication by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

REP VA ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Representing VA with Accuracy ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 831·Senate·Bill·Armed Forces and National Security

Sen. Dan Sullivan(Republican-Alaska)·

Mar 4, 2025

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Mar 11, 2025

Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-35.

Jul 30, 2025

Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Documents

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Bill text

Mar 4, 2025As introduced in the Senate

Plain-language summaries

Mar 4, 2025Introduced in Senate