VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act

House Bill

H.R. 4217

119th Congress

VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Bost

R - IL

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill directs the VA to install on-site medical waste treatment systems at facilities where doing so would save money over 5 years compared to contracting with outside waste disposal companies. The VA must develop a standardized cost analysis model to identify which facilities would benefit, with capital costs spread over 10 years.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill directs the VA to install on-site medical waste treatment systems at facilities where doing so would save money over 5 years compared to contracting with outside waste disposal companies. The VA must develop a standardized cost analysis model to identify which facilities would benefit, with capital costs spread over 10 years.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

VA must identify facilities where on-site medical waste treatment would produce cost savings over 5 years
Requires development of a uniform cost analysis model comparing on-site vs. contracted treatment
Capital equipment costs must be amortized over a 10-year period in calculations
No additional funding authorized - must be implemented within existing VA budget
Applies state medical waste definitions if more expansive than federal regulations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

VA hospitals and medical centers would see operational changes as on-site waste treatment systems are installed. Environmental impact would be reduced by eliminating transport of regulated medical waste. Taxpayers benefit from cost savings that could be redirected to veteran care. Private medical waste disposal contractors may lose VA business at affected facilities. Healthcare workers handling waste would need training on new systems.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4217, 119th Congress (2025). "VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-4217