H.R. 149
Lead by Example Act of 2025
In Plain Language
Starting in January 2027, members of Congress and their staff would only be allowed to use the VA health system instead of the current federal employee health plans. The VA and the Office of Personnel Management would have to submit a plan by September 2025 on how to make this switch happen.
Official Congressional Research Service summary
Lead by Example Act of 2025This bill provides that, beginning January 3, 2027, the only health care plan the federal government may make available to Members of Congress and congressional staff shall be health care provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).By September 15, 2025, the VA and the Office of Personnel Management shall jointly submit to Congress a plan to carry out this bill, including recommendations for any necessary legislative actions.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 6, 2025
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