A Republican bill with 11 Democratic cosponsors · See all 21 cosponsors
Last activity — Subcommittee Hearings Held
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices Act," directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide annual preventative health evaluations to veterans with a spinal cord injury or disorder. These evaluations can be delivered through direct service, referrals, or telehealth programs. The evaluations are designed to assess risks for health complications, chronic pain, dietary management, prosthetic equipment, and assistive technologies. The bill also aims to increase access to various assistive technologies, including spinal cord neuromodulation and personal mobility devices. Additionally, it requires the Secretary to consult with specific experts and organizations when issuing guidance and to submit regular reports to Congress.
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- Scored +9
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill directly benefits veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders by providing annual preventative evaluations and improved access to assistive technology.
- Scored +8
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The legislation provides significant support and advanced medical devices for individuals dealing with spinal cord injuries and mobility impairments.
- Scored +8
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The bill directly improves healthcare access and preventative evaluations for veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Annual Preventative Health Evaluations: Veterans with a spinal cord injury or disorder who elect to undergo the evaluation can receive an assessment of health risks, chronic pain management, dietary and weight management, and prosthetic equipment needs (Section 2, subsection (d)(1)-(2)).
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Access to Assistive Technologies: The bill seeks to maximize a veteran's motor function, independence, or mobility through assessments of assistive technologies, such as spinal cord neuromodulation or powered exoskeletons (Section 2, subsection (d)(2)(E) and (7)).
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Telehealth Support: The Secretary may provide training, programming, remote monitoring, and follow-up for assistive technologies through telehealth when clinically appropriate (Section 2, subsection (d)(4)).
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Improved Information Access: The Secretary is tasked with ensuring that veterans known to have a spinal cord injury or disorder receive annual information about the available evaluations and their benefits (Section 2, subsection (d)(3)(C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided 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 benefits veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders by providing annual preventative evaluations and improved access to assistive technology. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The legislation provides significant support and advanced medical devices for individuals dealing with spinal cord injuries and mobility impairments.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill directly improves healthcare access and preventative evaluations for veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The legislation expands preventative health evaluations and telehealth options for eligible veterans.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The Act expands specialized medical services, preventative evaluations, and assistive technology access for veterans.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill enhances access to assistive technologies and specialized care that promote independence and mobility for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates regular reporting to congressional committees on the use and outcomes of assistive technologies and evaluations.
- 9/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 15 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Jason CrowDemocrat · Colorado
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Russell FryRepublican · South Carolina
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Jared GoldenDemocrat · Maine
Bill HuizengaRepublican · Michigan
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
John JamesRepublican · Michigan
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia