John Boozman (R-AR)
VOICE for Women Veterans Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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 updates the rules for a specific report on the health of women veterans. It changes who is in charge of the report from the Chief Officer of Women's Health to the Secretary. The legislation adds many new details that must be included in the report. These new requirements cover things like health care usage, access to gender-specific services, staffing, and benefit claims. The bill also allows the Secretary to combine this report with other required reports under certain conditions. Finally, it updates the definition of gender-specific services to include a broader list of medical care.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The bill updates and expands reporting requirements on the health of women veterans, tracking access, staffing, and gender-specific services to improve care quality.
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The legislation enhances oversight, staffing transparency, and benefits tracking for women veterans receiving care through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The legislation introduces extensive reporting requirements regarding staffing, vacancies, and healthcare metrics within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Tracking of Health Care Access: Under section 2 (adding subsection (d) to title 38), the report must now include wait times, driving times, and the use of non-Department medical providers for gender-specific services. This gives the public and officials a clear picture of how well women veterans can access the care they need.
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Detailed Staffing and Hiring Information: Under section 2 (adding subsection (g) to title 38), the report must list vacant positions for designated women's health care providers, hiring barriers, and provider training standards. This transparency helps hold officials accountable for fixing staffing shortages and ensuring proper training.
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Clearer Data on Benefit Claims: Under section 2 (adding subsection (k) to title 38), the report must include data on disability compensation, education assistance, and claim appeals for women veterans. This ensures that the government tracks how fairly and efficiently women veterans are receiving their earned benefits.
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.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill updates and expands reporting requirements on the health of women veterans, tracking access, staffing, and gender-specific services to improve care quality. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — By mandating detailed reporting on wait times and driving times for gender-specific care, the legislation promotes better oversight of health care accessibility. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill improves reporting on healthcare access for women veterans, indirectly supporting Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare administration.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The legislation enhances oversight, staffing transparency, and benefits tracking for women veterans receiving care through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Would women be better off under this? — The bill expands the definition of gender-specific services and mandates detailed reporting on healthcare and benefits for women.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation introduces extensive reporting requirements regarding staffing, vacancies, and healthcare metrics within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill requires comprehensive tracking of disability compensation, education assistance, and claim appeals specifically for women veterans.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The legislation focuses specifically on enhancing the visibility, health outcomes, and benefit tracking for women veterans.
- 9/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/23/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois