The VA would create a new office focused on stopping veterans from falling. Veterans in VA nursing homes and extended care would get fall-risk checks and prevention services from licensed therapists.
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SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Committee Hearings Held.
Latest action on H.R. 3183: Committee Hearings Held
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects veterans who face a higher risk of falling, especially those in VA nursing homes, extended care, clinics, hospitals, or home-based care. It also affects families and caregivers who help veterans stay safe at home. VA health workers could see new training, new rules, and more use of patient-moving equipment.
Why this matters: Falls can injure veterans, send them to the hospital, and make it harder for them to live on their own. This bill tries to make fall prevention more organized across VA care. It could improve screening, staff training, home safety help, and data collection. The real effect would depend on how the VA carries out the new office, reports, training rules, and possible pilot program.
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Officially: SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025
The VA would create a new office focused on stopping veterans from falling. Veterans in VA nursing homes and extended care would get fall-risk checks and prevention services from licensed therapists.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Veterans' Affairs
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (5/5/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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