Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Credentialing Integration Act of 2025

# Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Credentialing Integration Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would streamline the process for military doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to have their credentials recognized and transferred between the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Currently, medical professionals working in military hospitals must go through separate credentialing processes if they want to work in VA medical facilities, which can be time-consuming and duplicative. The bill aims to create an integrated credentialing system so that professionals already verified by one agency wouldn't need to repeat the same verification steps for the other. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This would primarily benefit military medical personnel and veterans seeking care. Military medical professionals could more easily transition between DoD and VA positions, potentially improving staffing flexibility and reducing administrative burdens.

Veterans could potentially benefit from improved continuity of care and faster access to medical services if staffing becomes more efficient. The bill would allow both departments to recognize and accept each other's credentialing reviews, reducing redundant paperwork and approval timelines. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. As of now, it remains in the early legislative stage with no scheduled votes or amendments proposed.