A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit veterans to seek a second opinion after the receipt of health care under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, introduced by Senator Mike Rounds, proposes to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow veterans to obtain a second medical opinion. This right to a second opinion would be available after a veteran has already received health care under the programs managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill is titled "A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit veterans to seek a second opinion after the receipt of health care under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes."
The legislation would directly affect veterans who receive healthcare through the Department of Veterans Affairs. It aims to provide them with an additional option to consult with another medical professional regarding their health conditions or treatment plans.
As of its introduction on September 30, 2026, during the 119th Congress, S. 5629 has just begun its journey through the legislative process. It is currently in the "Introduced" status. To become law, the bill would need to be considered by committees, potentially amended, passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then signed by the President. The full text of the bill has not yet been made public.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5629 do?
- This bill, introduced by Senator Mike Rounds, proposes to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow veterans to obtain a second medical opinion. This right to a second opinion would be available after a veteran has already received health care under the programs managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill is titled "A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit veterans to seek a second opinion after the receipt of health care under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes." The legislation would directly affect veterans who receive healthcare through the Department of Veterans Affairs. It aims to provide them with an additional option to consult with another medical professional regarding their health conditions or treatment plans. As of its introduction on September 30, 2026, during the 119th Congress, S. 5629 has just begun its journey through the legislative process. It is currently in the "Introduced" status. To become law, the bill would need to be considered by committees, potentially amended, passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then signed by the President. The full text of the bill has not yet been made public.
- Has S. 5629 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5629 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5629?
- S. 5629 was sponsored by Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] (Republican-SD), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5629?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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