Veterans back VA reform bills in poll with 2026 election implications

6 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 3

The survey found 94% support the Veterans' Bill of Rights Act and 75% would be likelier to back candidates supporting the Veterans' ACCESS Act.
The report ties that support to longstanding VA failures, including the 2014 Phoenix wait-list scandal and two 2025 suicides at San Antonio's Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital.
It argues the measures would require clearer notice of care rights and faster access to outside treatment when VA services fall short, potentially shaping key House races in the 2026 midterms.

With sweeping reforms and new treatments underway, what real changes will veterans see at the front lines of VA care this year?

Could the fast-tracking of psychedelic drugs finally solve the VA's mental health crisis, or will it introduce new risks for veterans?