Veterans (Veteran Healthcare)

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 3170: Stuck On Hold Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement an automated system for most VA service phone lines by one year after enactment. The system must inform callers of their expected wait time and offer a callback if the wait exceeds 10 minutes. The VA Secretary must also issue guidance aimed at reducing the average caller wait time to 10 minutes or less. It directly affects veterans calling VA customer service lines (excluding the specific veterans hotline and emergency department lines).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to VA healthcare services by reducing wait times and implementing callback systems for veterans seeking assistance.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA to reduce phone wait times, improving veterans' access to critical services via automated system and callback options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 24, 2026

HR 7141: Affordable Housing Guarantee Act

This bill amends the VA home loan guaranty program to adjust the percentage of loan coverage. It increases the guaranty rate to 50% for veterans with service-connected disabilities whose VA entitlement is unused or fully restored, while maintaining a 25% guaranty for other veterans. The change directly affects eligible veterans applying for VA-backed home loans by altering the government's financial guarantee on those loans. This is a technical adjustment to existing VA loan rules, not a new housing program. The bill modifies specific provisions in Title 38 of the U.S. Code without creating new benefits or funding.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases VA loan guaranty for disabled veterans, enhancing home ownership access for a vulnerable group, directly advancing affordable housing goals.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases VA home loan guaranty rate to 50% for veterans with service-connected disabilities, expanding housing benefits for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Mortgages Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 6813: VA Insurance Improvement Act

The VA Insurance Improvement Act (HR 6813) removes the requirement that veterans must have a service-connected disability to qualify for VA life insurance, making the program more accessible to a broader group of veterans. It sets an age limit of 81 for applying for life insurance and updates VA processes to reimburse administrative costs for mortgage life insurance from the Veterans Insurance and Indemnities fund. Additionally, the bill extends eligibility for Traumatic Service-Connected Disability Insurance (TSGLI) to members of the Space Force, aligning them with other military branches. These changes directly affect veterans seeking life insurance coverage and Space Force personnel applying for TSGLI benefits.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves service-connected disability requirement, expanding VA life insurance access to more veterans, directly supporting benefit accessibility and alignment with stated indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 984: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide timely equitable relief to an individual who suffers a loss based on an administrative error by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary to provide timely equitable relief to veterans who lose benefits due to VA administrative errors. It changes the law to make this relief mandatory ("shall" instead of "may") and sets a 120-day deadline for the VA to act after an error is confirmed. The bill also mandates that the VA must immediately cancel any debt collection agreements related to an error-based debt. It directly affects veterans who have suffered financial loss because of a VA mistake in processing benefits or claims.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA to provide timely relief for benefits lost due to administrative errors, ensuring financial protection for veterans through mandatory action and debt cancellation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 241: Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act

HR 241, the Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide mental healthcare services within five days for veterans with service-connected mental disorders rated at 50% or higher. This bill directly affects disabled veterans whose mental health conditions are linked to military service and meet the 50% rating threshold. The key provision amends VA care standards to mandate timely access, ensuring these veterans receive hospital care, medical services, or extended care for their mental disorder no later than five days after requesting it. The law focuses on reducing wait times for a specific group of veterans with significant service-connected mental health needs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates VA to provide mental healthcare within 5 days for eligible veterans, improving access to mental health services for disabled veterans with service-connected conditions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates 5-day mental healthcare access for disabled veterans with 50%+ service-connected mental disorders, directly expanding VA healthcare benefits and improving access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Nov 7, 2025

HR 5985: Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act

This bill modifies U.S. immigration law to allow foreign healthcare professionals to work at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities or state veterans homes certified by the VA, removing numerical limits for these workers. It adds a new category to visa eligibility (section 214(g)(5)(D)) specifically for nonimmigrants employed or offered employment at VA facilities or certified state homes. The bill also ensures this category is exempt from certain presidential restrictions on nonimmigrant workers, effective six months after enactment. This directly affects foreign healthcare workers seeking to serve veterans and VA facilities needing qualified staff.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves immigration barriers for foreign healthcare workers at VA facilities, directly increasing provider access for veterans' healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill removes immigration barriers for healthcare workers at VA facilities, expanding access to veteran healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 5665: ACE Veterans Act

HR 5665, the ACE Veterans Act, requires the VA to provide enrolled veterans who are prescribed contraceptive pills, patches, rings, or other approved contraceptive products the option to receive a full-year supply instead of monthly refills. This directly affects veterans using VA healthcare who need these contraceptives. The bill mandates that VA medical providers inform veterans about this full-year supply option and defines "contraceptive products" as FDA-approved methods for preventing pregnancy, including common prescription forms. The change aims to simplify access and reduce administrative barriers for veterans managing contraceptive use.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates VA to provide full-year contraceptive supplies, improving access for veterans using VA healthcare services.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA to provide full-year contraceptive supplies to veterans, improving healthcare access and convenience for VA users.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate May 22, 2025

S 1861: Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025

S 1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025, removes a barrier preventing Selected Reserve and National Guard members who work in civilian federal jobs from enrolling in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) health plans. Currently, eligibility for Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) blocks these service members from purchasing TRS, disrupting healthcare continuity during mobilization. The bill amends Title 10 of the U.S. Code to change the effective date for TRS enrollment eligibility from 2030 to January 1, 2026. This change directly affects thousands of reserve and National Guard members and their families, providing them with consistent healthcare options while serving both militarily and as federal employees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves barrier preventing service members from enrolling in TRICARE Reserve Select, expanding healthcare access continuity during mobilization.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves barrier preventing Selected Reserve/National Guard members from enrolling in TRS healthcare plans, improving continuity of care during mobilization for veterans-in-service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families National Guard & Reserve Veteran Healthcare

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passed · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 3579: Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act

HR 3579 requires veterans to submit an application before the VA can begin an initial evaluation for vocational rehabilitation services. It limits employment assistance under the program to a maximum of 365 days per veteran. The bill also mandates the VA to annually report veterans' regional office assignments, pre- and post-program wages, and average wait times for counselor meetings to Congress and the public. Additionally, it requires an independent review of VA rehabilitation programs within one year of enactment to recommend improvements.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentLimits employment assistance duration to 365 days per veteran, restricting benefits available under the program.85% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransLimits VA vocational rehab assistance to 365 days per veteran and requires pre-application, restricting service access and duration.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jan 5, 2026

HR 6482: To rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Michigan Center, Michigan, as the "Captain Herbert Elfring VA Clinic".

HR 6482 renames a Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Michigan Center, Michigan (located at 4328 Page Avenue) to the "Captain Herbert Elfring VA Clinic" to honor a veteran. All official government references, documents, and records will be updated to reflect this new name. This is a purely administrative renaming with no changes to services, funding, or policy for veterans.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill renames VA clinic to honor veteran, aligning with recognition - a direct support indicator per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare

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