Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 7411
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-02-05: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-10T08:06:22Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the legislation This bill aims to improve access to breast cancer screening for veterans by expanding and making permanent a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) telescreening mammography program.
Key provisions outlined
- The bill renames and expands the existing telescreening mammography program under the Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act.
- It requires the VA to offer at least one of the following in every state and Puerto Rico within two years: the expanded telescreening program, a full-service mammography program at a VA facility, or a mobile mammography program.
- The VA must ensure these services are accessible to veterans with disabilities such as paralysis or spinal cord injuries.
- A reporting requirement is updated to require a report by May 1, 2027.
Significant changes to existing law introduced
- Removes the word "pilot" from the program name and related language, converting it from a temporary pilot to an ongoing program.
- Eliminates one subsection and redesignates others in the original law.
- Adds new geographic expansion requirements and accessibility standards not present in the prior statute.
- Extends the timeline for certain reporting obligations.
Potential impacts
- On government agencies: The VA must expand services to new locations and ensure compliance with accessibility rules, which may require additional resources and planning.
- On citizens: Veterans, particularly women veterans and those with mobility limitations, may gain improved access to mammography services nationwide.
- On international relations: No direct effects identified.
Main stakeholders affected
- Veterans eligible for VA healthcare, especially those needing breast cancer screening.
- The Department of Veterans Affairs and its medical facilities.
- Congressional committees overseeing veterans' affairs.
Notable legal, constitutional, or political implications The bill focuses on administrative expansion of VA healthcare services and does not appear to raise new constitutional issues or alter existing legal frameworks beyond updating a prior veterans' health statute.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Cosponsors (9)
Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3], Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]
Recent Actions
- 2026-02-05: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2026-02-05: Introduced in House
- 2026-02-05: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025 — issued 2026-02-05 — PDF (3 pages)