Veterans

in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 7838: Veteran Artists Healing Act

This bill, known as the Veteran Artists Healing Act, would allow VA medical centers to directly purchase original artwork from veterans who are current patients. The program enables medical center heads to buy art without needing higher-level approval, provided the work is non-partisan and focuses on themes like recovery, nature, or service. Veterans must either have a clinical recommendation for creative arts therapy or a history of participating in the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival to qualify. Each medical center can spend up to $2,500 per fiscal year on artwork from a single veteran, and the purchases would count toward small business contracting goals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill supports mental health services by funding art therapy programs for veterans, enhancing patient care through creative arts therapy initiatives.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes procurement program to purchase original artwork from veterans patients, directly supporting veteran healthcare services and creative arts therapy programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 12, 2026

HR 7908: 20-Year Promise Act

This bill, known as the 20-Year Promise Act, would extend educational assistance benefits for U.S. military service members who complete at least 20 years of active service. Under current law, veterans typically receive up to 36 months of education funding, but this legislation would increase that limit to 72 months for those who meet the 20-year service requirement. The change applies to individuals who complete their 20 years of service on or after the bill is enacted, regardless of when they joined the military or their specific duty status. The bill modifies Title 38 of the U.S. Code to establish these new eligibility rules and adjust related provisions governing how education benefits are transferred and limited.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational assistance for military veterans, increasing funding from 36 to 72 months of education benefits, directly supporting educational access and funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands educational benefits for military personnel, strengthening worker benefits and supporting career development for service members.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends educational assistance benefits from 36 to 72 months for veterans with 20+ years service, directly strengthening veteran support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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signed · United States · House Dec 12, 2025

HR 1912: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025

Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025 This act modifies the procedures by which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reissues misused benefits to a beneficiary, including by requiring the VA to establish methods and timing with respect to determining whether an instance of misuse by a fiduciary is the result of negligence by the VA. The act also provides that if a beneficiary predeceases a reissuance, the VA must pay the amount to a surviving beneficiary in the same method as certain other VA benefits are paid upon the death of a beneficiary. Under the act, the VA may not withhold the reissuing of a benefit payment by reason of a pending determination regarding the VA's negligence in relation to the instance of misuse by a fiduciary. Additionally, the VA is not required to make a determination regarding its negligence for each instance of misuse by a fiduciary of all or part of an individual's benefit paid to such fiduciary.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill aims to reimburse veterans whose benefits were misused, strengthening their financial protection and ensuring proper benefit delivery.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

in committee · United States · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SRES 662: A resolution honoring the life and service of United States Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets, expressing condolences to his family, and condemning cartel violence.

This resolution honors the life and service of United States Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets and expresses condolences to his family following his death. It acknowledges that Quets was killed in October 2024 when he was shot by armed criminals associated with the Sinaloa Cartel while driving in Sonora, Mexico. The bill condemns cartel violence and recognizes the broader threat these criminal organizations pose to regional stability and the safety of American citizens traveling abroad. It reaffirms the Senate's commitment to pursuing justice against transnational criminal organizations that endanger lives and undermine the rule of law.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets, expresses condolences to his family, and condemns cartel violence that killed him, demonstrating recognition and support for veterans.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 4131: Veteran Access to Neurosurgery Act of 2026

This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to run a five-year pilot program allowing certain neurosurgeons to negotiate higher payment rates for specialized surgical services provided to veterans through the Veterans Community Care Program. The program would focus on rural and highly rural areas where veterans currently face long wait times or must travel over 100 miles to access neurosurgery, permitting rate adjustments only when existing VA rates are insufficient to cover service costs. Under the bill, the VA must establish rules within 180 days of enactment and conduct annual reviews to ensure the program operates efficiently and effectively. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs would submit annual reports to Congress detailing the number of patients served, types of services provided, costs incurred, and health outcomes to evaluate whether the pilot should be extended or made permanent.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill aims to improve patient access to specialized neurosurgery by allowing higher payment rates in rural areas, addressing wait times and travel barriers.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands VA healthcare access by allowing higher payment rates for neurosurgeons in rural areas, improving veteran surgical care access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 3988: Veterans STAND Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide annual preventative health evaluations to veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders who choose to participate. These evaluations will assess risks for health complications, chronic pain management, dietary needs, prosthetic equipment functionality, and access to assistive technologies like powered mobility devices and neuromodulation systems. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must consult with medical specialists and technology manufacturers when developing rules for these evaluations and must report annually to Congress on how many veterans receive these services and what assistive technologies are prescribed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates annual preventative health evaluations and improves access to assistive technologies for veterans with spinal cord injuries, directly strengthening healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill increases access to assistive technologies for veterans, including powered mobility devices and neuromodulation systems, strengthening technology integration in healthcare.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates annual preventative health evaluations and increased access to assistive technologies for veterans with spinal cord injuries, directly improving healthcare access and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7704: VA Call Center Multi-Factor Authentication Act

This bill requires Veterans Affairs call centers to use multi-factor authentication to verify the identity of callers before taking high-impact actions. It directly affects veterans and beneficiaries who interact with VA services, ensuring their identities are confirmed more securely. The law defines high-impact actions as those where fraud could cause lasting harm, such as diverting funds or accessing sensitive accounts. By adding this requirement to federal code, the bill strengthens existing security controls for vulnerable service members.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens VA call center security to protect veterans' identities and prevent fraud, supporting patient rights and healthcare system integrity.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates multi-factor authentication for VA call centers, enhancing cybersecurity and protecting veterans' data privacy from fraud.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill strengthens VA security by requiring multi-factor authentication for high-impact actions, protecting veterans from identity fraud and unauthorized access to benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

This bill, the PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026, requires most health insurance plans to cover HIV prevention medication without charging patients any out-of-pocket costs. It directly affects people with private insurance, government health programs like Medicare and Medicaid, military health care, and the Indian Health Service. The law mandates that insurance companies cannot require pre-approval for these medications, cannot charge deductibles or copayments for them, and cannot deny or charge higher premiums for life, disability, or long-term care insurance based on someone taking HIV prevention medication. The bill also creates a new public education campaign to increase awareness about HIV prevention options and provides federal funding to states and community organizations to expand access to these services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for HIV prevention medication without out-of-pocket costs, directly expanding access and protecting patient rights.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates coverage for HIV prevention medication including military health care, directly benefiting veterans' healthcare access75% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 3964: Contract Our Veterans Act of 2026

This bill, known as the Contract Our Veterans Act of 2026, amends the Small Business Act to establish a specific goal for federal agencies to award at least 5 percent of total prime contract and subcontract value to small businesses owned and controlled by veterans. The legislation creates new contracting procedures that allow agencies to use sole source contracts and restricted competition methods for these veteran-owned businesses under certain conditions, such as when multiple qualified vendors are expected to submit offers. Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to track and report on veteran-owned business participation across various procurement categories, including sole source awards and restricted competitions, and updates existing small business utilization programs to include this new category.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes procurement goals for veteran-owned small businesses, expanding economic opportunities and recognition for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Tags Small Business

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 28, 2025

S 276: Personalized Care Act of 2025

The Personalized Care Act of 2025 expands Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility to include more types of health coverage, such as health care sharing ministries and certain government programs (like Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE). It significantly increases annual HSA contribution limits - from $2,250/$4,500 to $10,800/$29,500 for individuals/families - and allows HSA funds to pay for health plan premiums and medical care service arrangements (like fixed-fee physician contracts). The bill also explicitly treats health care sharing ministry fees as qualified medical expenses, removing barriers for members of these alternative coverage groups. These changes apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax-advantaged HSA eligibility and increases contribution limits, providing tax relief for healthcare costs under federal tax treatment.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands HSA eligibility to Medicaid/Medicare, increases contribution limits, and allows HSA funds for premiums - enhancing patient access to healthcare savings.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands HSA eligibility to include TRICARE and increases contribution limits, directly benefiting veterans' healthcare financial options75% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Medicare

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