Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025

Plain-English Summary

This bill would expand a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that uses "telescreening" technology for mammograms. Telescreening mammography allows radiologists to review and interpret mammogram images remotely — meaning a specialist does not need to be physically present at the same location where a patient receives their screening. The bill aims to make this program available to more veterans across a broader range of VA facilities.

The people most directly affected by this bill are female veterans (and any veterans who require breast cancer screenings) who receive their healthcare through the VA system. Many veterans live in rural or underserved areas where access to specialist radiologists can be limited. By expanding this telescreening program, more veterans could potentially receive timely mammogram readings without having to travel long distances to reach a facility with an on-site specialist.

The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, which means it is in the early stages of the legislative process. No further details about the specific scope of the expansion, funding levels, or timeline have been provided in the available legislative text. If passed, the program's growth would be managed through the existing VA healthcare infrastructure.