Washington, April 8 -- Representative Jimmy Panetta issued the following press release:
United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Scott Franklin (FL-18) introduced the bipartisan Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services (SCHEDULES) Act to ensure timely treatment for veterans seeking specialty care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is leading companion legislation in the Senate.
"Far too often, veterans face lengthy delays to receiving the care they need, especially in rural communities," said Rep. Panetta. "Our bipartisan bill would establish a national timing standard between referrals and appointments at VA facilities so that veterans...