Veterans

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SRES 691: A resolution supporting the designation of April 2026 as the "Month of the Military Child".

This resolution asks the Senate to recognize April 2026 as the 'Month of the Military Child' to honor the over 1.6 million children connected to the military. It encourages the public to observe this month with ceremonies and activities that show appreciation for these families. The bill does not create any new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the contributions of military children.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors military children, whose parents are veterans, through symbolic recognition of their contributions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Military Families National Guard & Reserve Tags Children

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8601: Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026

The Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026 strengthens federal penalties for crimes targeting veterans of any age. It achieves this by amending the U.S. Code to explicitly include "targeted veterans" as a specific category of victims for certain offenses. This legislative change ensures that fraud or crimes directed at veterans are treated with the same legal severity as those committed against other protected groups. The bill directly affects law enforcement, prosecutors, and the veterans community by closing a potential gap in how such crimes are classified and punished.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens federal penalties for crimes targeting veterans, enhancing legal severity and protecting a specific group.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill strengthens federal penalties for crimes targeting veterans, explicitly protecting them from fraud and ensuring legal severity matches other protected groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · House Jun 2, 2026

HRES 1332: Supporting the designation of February 1, as "Blue Star Mother's Day".

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating February 1 as Blue Star Mother's Day to honor the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. The bill recognizes the organization's long history of supporting military families and its ongoing efforts to aid deployed service members and veterans. By encouraging the public to observe this day, the measure aims to highlight the contributions of these mothers without changing any laws or government operations.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors mothers supporting military families and recognizes contributions of service members and veterans.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Military Families

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 4304: TRAVEL Act of 2026

The TRAVEL Act of 2026 authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to assign physicians to serve as traveling doctors in U.S. territories and possessions, including American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. These physicians would work for up to one year at approved facilities to provide direct health care to veterans living in these areas. To encourage participation, the bill requires the department to offer relocation or retention bonuses to these traveling physicians. Additionally, the law mandates that these doctors coordinate with local medical providers to ensure high-quality, continuous care for veterans. The legislation also includes minor technical updates to the relevant sections of the U.S. Code to reflect the new program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes VA to assign physicians to territories, expanding access to direct healthcare for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes VA to assign physicians to provide direct healthcare to veterans in territories, funded by relocation/retention bonuses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House May 12, 2026

HR 8751: Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act

This bill creates a new senior official within the Department of Defense to oversee programs that help active-duty service members and reservists transition to civilian life. The designated official must have extensive experience in veterans' services and will serve as the department's chief transition officer, coordinating efforts with agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs. Their main duties include reviewing existing transition programs, ensuring they are effective and legally compliant, and working with other government bodies to improve support services for military families. The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness is required to appoint this official within 90 days of the law's enactment and report to Congress on the progress.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a senior DoD official to oversee and improve transition programs for service members, directly advancing veteran support services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families National Guard & Reserve Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8506: SAFE School Act

The SAFE School Act authorizes $900 million in federal grants to help states and local school districts enhance school security. These funds can be used to train and hire veterans or former law enforcement officers as school safety officers, as well as to install physical security measures like metal detectors, surveillance cameras, and reinforced glass. The legislation explicitly allows grants to be awarded to both public and private schools, including those with religious affiliations, without federal interference in how the money is spent. This bill aims to provide resources for schools to improve their safety infrastructure and emergency response capabilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds school security measures and hires law enforcement/veterans, directly strengthening safety within the criminal justice context.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $900M to enhance school security, hire safety officers, and install protective measures, directly strengthening the educational environment.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly authorizes funding to hire and train veterans as school safety officers, directly supporting veteran employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Apr 23, 2026

HR 8486: Data Driven Suicide Prevention and Outreach Act of 2026

This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund nonprofit and research organizations in developing artificial intelligence tools that predict suicide risks among veterans. Selected organizations will create models that combine military service records with clinical health data to identify risk factors, with a focus on areas experiencing high suicide rates and long wait times for mental health care. The program prioritizes applicants capable of building secure, interoperable systems that can be shared across the VA network, though the resulting technology remains the intellectual property of the winning organizations. Funding for this pilot initiative is authorized until September 30, 2029.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a grant program to fund AI tools for suicide prevention and mental health care access for veterans.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds the development of AI tools to predict suicide risks among veterans, directly advancing technology application for public health.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a grant program to fund AI tools for predicting and preventing veteran suicide, directly strengthening mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Artificial Intelligence Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2026

HR 8986: Ensuring Rural Health Care Access for Military and Tribal Families Act

This bill allows rural hospitals serving military and tribal families to be designated as critical access hospitals even if they do not currently meet standard financial criteria. Starting in October 2026, facilities can qualify for this status if they serve at least three specific conditions, such as deriving a significant portion of their revenue from TRICARE-covered patients or being located on an Indian reservation. The legislation also permits these hospitals to establish psychiatric and rehabilitation units without being limited by the usual bed count restrictions. These changes aim to improve healthcare availability for service members, their dependents, and veterans living in rural areas by expanding the number of eligible facilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to rural hospitals for military and tribal families by relaxing financial criteria, directly strengthening healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands healthcare access for military families by allowing rural hospitals to qualify as critical access hospitals, directly benefiting veterans through improved service availability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Military Families Veteran Healthcare Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Apr 20, 2026

HR 8384: To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Utah National Guard located in Lehi, Utah, and for other purposes.

This bill authorizes the transfer of three specific parcels of federal land in Lehi, Utah, to the Utah National Guard for use as a state armory. The property includes various strips and irregularly shaped lots, and the transfer is subject to existing easements and restrictions that are currently in place. To ensure the land remains dedicated to military training, the agreement includes a clause allowing the federal government to reclaim the property if it is no longer used for National Guard readiness activities. Additionally, the bill requires the State of Utah to cover the costs associated with the transfer, such as environmental reviews and administrative fees, without using federal funds for these expenses.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides federal land to the Utah National Guard for an armory, directly supporting veteran training and military infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2026

HR 8679: To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transmit a veteran's history of opioid prescriptions to a Community Care health care provider.

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to share a veteran's history of opioid prescriptions with their community healthcare providers. The rule applies to veterans receiving care outside the VA system and mandates that this prescription data be sent to both the specific non-VA doctors treating them and any third-party administrators managing their care. By updating existing regulations, the legislation aims to improve coordination between VA medical records and private healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive treatment information is available.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves care coordination by sharing prescription history, enhancing patient safety and access to comprehensive healthcare.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill improves veteran healthcare coordination by sharing prescription data to prevent errors and enhance care continuity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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