Requires the VA to run a pilot program at no fewer than five VA medical facilities to build or expand a platform that links veterans with local support services, and to collect social needs information from enrolled veterans during routine screenings.

Official title: LINC VA Act

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote

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Senate

Introduced 02-DEC-2025

Referred 02-DEC-2025

Approved by committee 18-MAR-2026

Key points

Creates or expands an interoperable community integration platform that connects veterans with services such as housing, health care, transportation, job training, and legal aid.
Places the pilot at no fewer than five VA medical facilities, including frontier and under-resourced facilities.
Requires VA to collect social determinants of health information from enrolled veterans using standardized screening tools based on ICD-10 codes Z55 through Z63 and Z75.
Directs HHS to issue guidance on how state Medicaid programs can coordinate with the pilot, and requires a Comptroller General evaluation and a VA report to Congress.

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Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Sponsor Dan Sullivan (R-AK) Cosponsors · 1

■ 1 D

1 Democrat

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