Sylvia Garcia (D-TX)
Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act
A Democratic bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
The Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act aims to expand the Breast and Gynecologic Oncology System of Excellence at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish Regional Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinators at each Veteran Integrated Services Network. These coordinators will manage care for eligible veterans diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancer or certain precancerous conditions. The role includes coordinating care between Department clinicians and community providers, monitoring health outcomes, and providing vital medical information to veterans. Additionally, the Secretary must submit a detailed report on health outcomes and care timeliness to Congress. The act also extends certain limits on payments of pension.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +8
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill directly enhances healthcare coordination and extends pension payment limits for veterans.
- Scored +8
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The act establishes specialized cancer care coordination to improve health outcomes and service integration for veterans.
- Scored +7
Would women be better off under this?
The bill specifically addresses cancer care needs prevalent in women, such as breast and gynecologic cancers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Care Coordination: The establishment of Regional Care Coordinators will ensure better coordination between Department clinicians and community care providers (Section 2(a), Section 2(d)(1)).
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Improved Support for Eligible Veterans: Veterans diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancer, or identified as having precancerous conditions, will receive targeted care coordination (Section 2(b)).
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Proactive Health Monitoring: Coordinators are tasked with monitoring health outcomes, such as remission and metastasis, and tracking the services furnished to veterans (Section 2(d)(4)).
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Access to Vital Information: Veterans will receive specific information regarding how to seek emergency care and access to mental health resources, including follow-up care for depression (Section 2(d)(5)).
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Consideration for Rural Needs: In establishing regions, the Secretary is required to take into account the specific needs of veterans, including those living in rural communities (Section 2(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill directly enhances healthcare coordination and extends pension payment limits for veterans. Would women be better off under this? — The bill specifically addresses cancer care needs prevalent in women, such as breast and gynecologic cancers. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill mandates that the Secretary consider the specific needs of veterans in rural communities when establishing regions. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill extends limits on certain pension payments, which may benefit older veterans.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The act establishes specialized cancer care coordination to improve health outcomes and service integration for veterans. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill enhances access to specialized cancer care through designated regional coordinators. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill includes provisions for coordinators to provide information about mental health resources and follow-up care for depression.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill improves healthcare coordination and extends certain pension payment limits for veterans.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — By focusing on breast and gynecologic cancers, the bill addresses critical health needs specific to women.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary to submit a detailed report to Congress on health outcomes and care timeliness.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill requires the Secretary to consider the specific needs of veterans living in rural communities when establishing regions.
- 9/16/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 9/15/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4282-4283: 1)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4282)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1860.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4282)
- Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 7/29/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-220.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 178.
- 6/12/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 5/6/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 4/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/25/2025
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 3/10/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 3/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Sarah ElfrethDemocrat · Maryland
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Steven HorsfordDemocrat · Nevada
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Gabe VasquezDemocrat · New Mexico