I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5470 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2023 Mr. Ciscomani (for himself, Mr. Vasquez , Mr. Carl , and Ms. Perez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To extend temporary authority regarding license portability for certain practitioners to be able to practice across State borders, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veteran Medical Exams for Distant Areas Act or the VET MEDS Act . 2. Modification to matters relating to Department of Veterans Affairs medical disability examinations Section 2002(a)(4) of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 ( Public Law 116–315 ; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended— (1) by striking On the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting On September 1, 2028 ; and (2) by striking on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act and insert on January 4, 2021 .