To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly adopt and use interoperable image-sharing software technology for the purpose of sharing medical images and related data at medical facilities of the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: David Schweikert (Republican-AZ)February 12, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Veterans and service members would get faster medical care with new image sharing system.

This bill would require the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to use new software to easily share medical images like X-rays and MRIs. This means service members and veterans would get faster diagnoses and better care, avoiding repeat tests and delays. It would also help doctors and nurses work more efficiently.

What Would Change

Today, sharing medical images between military and VA facilities can be slow and often relies on physical media like CDs or DVDs, leading to delays and repeat tests. After this bill, the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs would be required to use a shared, digital software system for instant image sharing across all their facilities and with certain private providers. This would streamline care, reduce patient burden, and improve communication among health care teams.

Key Provisions

Requires the VA and DoD to jointly use new software to share medical images and related data.
Ensures military hospitals, VA clinics, and certain private doctors can all share medical images through this system.
Mandates a detailed plan for this new image-sharing system within 180 days of the bill becoming law.
Demands the creation of a strong data storage platform for health data within two years.
Aims to improve health care quality, reduce costs, and cut down on delays caused by repeat medical imaging.
Requires ongoing reports to Congress about the plan's progress, costs, and time savings.

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HR 7558 · 119th Congress · February 12, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 5/10

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