H.R. 5539 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

POW Priority Care Act of 2025

To amend title 38, United States Code, to assign the highest priority status for hospital care and medical services provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who are former prisoners of war.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] Introduced September 19, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (2 D) Latest action October 15, 2025

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Actions

  1. Oct 15, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Sep 19, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  3. Sep 19, 2025 Introduced in House

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