This bill changes how Members of Congress and their staff receive health care by requiring them to use the Department of Veterans Affairs. This matters because it sets a precedent for how government officials access health care services.
Lead by Example Act of 2025This bill provides that, beginning January 3, 2027, the only health care plan the federal government may make available to Members of Congress and congressional staff shall be health care provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). By September 15, 2025, the VA and the Office of Personnel Management shall jointly submit to Congress a plan to carry out this bill, including recommendations for any necessary legislative actions.
1. This bill requires Members of Congress and their staff to get health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs. 2. Starting January 3, 2027, no other health care plans will be available for them. 3. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management must create a plan for this change. 4. The bill aims to treat Congress members and staff like veterans for health care purposes.
Members of Congress and their staff will be directly affected by this change in health care coverage.