What does Preamble of Timely Agreements Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code. The stated purpose is to enhance the sharing of healthcare resources between the Department of Veterans Affairs and State Veterans Homes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Timely Agreements Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Timely Agreements Act.

What does REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF of Timely Agreements Act do?

This section amends Chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, by adding a new section 8153a regarding the sharing of health-care resources with State veterans homes. The new section 8153a requires the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to approve or reject proposals from State homes for agreements involving the purchase of pharmaceuticals or durable medical equipment within 60 calendar days. If the Secretary fails to approve or reject a proposal within the 60-day timeframe, the proposal is automatically deemed approved. The Secretary must allow State homes to submit proposals through various methods, including hand delivery, mail, and electronic mail. The Secretary is required to establish and provide a standard template for these proposals. The standard template must be established and made available within 180 days of the Act's enactment. This section also amends section 162 of the Joseph Maxwell Cleland and Robert Joseph Dole Memorial Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2022 to ensure that providing care to eligible veterans without a formal agreement with the VA does not constitute an inspection violation or deficiency.

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Timely Agreements Act

Last updated: 5/26/2026 · Introduced: 5/26/2026

Author: Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

The Timely Agreements Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to approve or reject proposals from State veterans homes for healthcare resource agreements within 60 days, with automatic approval if the timeframe is missed.
This bill mandates the VA to create and distribute a standard template for these proposals within 180 days of enactment.
The Act clarifies that providing care to eligible veterans without a formal VA agreement does not constitute an inspection violation for State veterans homes.

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