Congressmen Mackenzie and Pappas introduce bipartisan legislation to improve VA appointment scheduling for veterans' medical care.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressmen introduce new legislation: Congressman Ryan Mackenzie and Congressman Chris Pappas have introduced the Improving Veteran Access to Care Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at enhancing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) appointment scheduling process. The bill seeks to simplify how veterans manage their medical care by improving systems for scheduling appointments.
Key features of the legislation: The act directs the VA to streamline scheduling across various clinics, enhance online self-service options, and allow for phone-based scheduling. It also mandates regular reports to Congress on progress and compatibility with ongoing electronic health record improvements.
Support and statements: Congressman Mackenzie emphasized the need for a straightforward process for veterans to access care, while Congressman Pappas noted the challenges posed by the current system, especially for those in rural areas. The legislation has received backing from numerous veterans' organizations who advocate for improved access and efficiency in scheduling appointments.
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Ryan Mackenzie Fundraising
Ryan Mackenzie recently disclosed $348.2K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 277th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 70.2% came from individual donors.
Mackenzie disclosed $217.1K of spending. This was the 257th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Mackenzie disclosed $1.4M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 250th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Ryan Mackenzie Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Ryan Mackenzie is worth $724.8K, as of November 14th, 2025. This is the 363rd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Mackenzie has approximately $86.3K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Ryan Mackenzie Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ryan Mackenzie:
- H.R.6038: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an integrated project team to improve the process for scheduling appointments for health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
- H.R.2641: To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require all Federal contractors to participate in the E-verify program.
- H.R.2212: DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program and Law Enforcement Support Act
- H.R.1800: Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
- H.R.1427: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount of the adoption credit and to establish the in vitro fertilization expenses credit.
- H.R.1426: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount allowed as a credit under the expenses for household and dependent care services credit and the employer-provided child care credit.
You can track bills proposed by Ryan Mackenzie on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Mackenzie.
