Kiggans co sponsors Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Act

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced her cosponsorship of the Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025, a bill that would permanently extend successful telehealth services to America’s veterans. Specifically, this legislation would specifically extend a pandemic-related exemption that allows Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare providers to prescribe certain medications via telemedicine to their veteran patients. Introduced by Congressman Steve Womack (AR-03), this bipartisan bill has nine cosponsors.

“As a Navy veteran and geriatric nurse practitioner, expanding access to healthcare is one of my top priorities in Congress – especially for those who have served our country in uniform,” said Congresswoman Kiggans. “Telehealth services have provided our veterans and older Americans access to critical care from the comfort of their homes, making a significant impact in Hampton Roads and rural areas across the country. I am proud to cosponsor this important legislation to ensure the VA can provide the quality care our veterans deserve.”