HR. 3183In Committee
SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a Veterans Health Administration falls prevention office and strengthen fall risk education, assessment, and safety measures for veterans
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a Veterans Health Administration falls prevention office and strengthen fall risk education, assessment, and safety measures for veterans
Key points
- Require VHA falls prevention office
- Require veteran falls risk assessments
- Direct safe patient handling directives
- Expand interagency committee membership
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-05-20 — Committee Hearings Held
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAgingArmed Forces and National SecurityCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureHealth personnelHealth promotion and preventive care