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HR 5992 119th Congress

Stuck On Hold Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement automated systems with callback functionality for each customer service telephone line of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Official Title as Introduced Congress.gov

Introduced Nov 10, 2025 Latest action Nov 17, 2025 Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] Armed Forces and National Security
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  1. Official action Congress.gov

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    IntroReferral · House floor actions · Code H11100

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    Introduced in House

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  2. Official action Congress.gov

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

    Committee · House committee actions · Code H11000

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IntroductionIntroduced Introduced in the House. Congress.gov
Official actionReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · House floor actions · Code H11100 Congress.gov
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Official actionIntroduced in House No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · Library of Congress · Code 1000 Congress.gov
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Official actionReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. No additional detail supplied.Committee · House committee actions · Code H11000 Congress.gov

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Introduced in House Nov 10, 2025

Stuck On Hold ActThis bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement automated systems for their customer phone lines that inform callers of the expected wait time and that offer callbacks for wait times of more than 10 minutes. The VA must also issue guidance to reduce the average wait time to no more than 10 minutes.

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