U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT) on Sept. 26 unveiled a bill that would increase access to eyeglass fittings for millions of United States military veterans living in America’s remote areas. “Veterans in rural Utah have expressed frustration about having to travel hundreds of miles just to be fitted for eyeglasses,” Rep. Maloy said. 5593, to amend the U.S. Code to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program. Community Care Networks under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) do permit some veterans to access basic care in their communities without traveling to VA facilities. However, many VA jurisdictions do not allow eyeglass fittings in the community, meaning veterans in rural parts of a state are forced to drive many miles roundtrip for eyeglass fittings at VA facilities.