Veterans (Veteran Healthcare)

in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 1960: Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025

HR 1960, the Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act of 2025, modifies how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assists organizations applying for grants to support homeless veterans. It requires the VA to make online guidance and best practices publicly available and hold at least two mandatory pre-application information sessions for entities seeking these grants. Each session must last at least one hour, include Q&A, explain application language, and detail other assistance resources. This directly affects veterans' service organizations applying for homeless assistance grants under existing VA programs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill streamlines grants for organizations supporting homeless veterans, directly addressing homelessness - a core housing issue - without restricting housing assistance.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill streamlines VA grant application process for homeless veterans' programs, improving access to services through mandatory guidance sessions and public resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 3559: A bill to desginate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".

This bill would rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, to the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic." It directly affects the San Jose VA clinic and all official references to it in government documents. The key provision (Section 2(a)) mandates that the clinic be officially designated by this new name after the bill becomes law, with all existing references to the clinic automatically updated to the new name. This is a commemorative naming bill with no new policy or funding provisions.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRenaming VA clinic to honor veteran corporal directly recognizes service, aligning with support indicators for veteran recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 16, 2026

HR 7643: Veteran Technology Employment Success Act

This bill amends the VET-TEC high technology program for veterans to improve how employment success is measured and reported. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to calculate and publicly share employment rates using a specific formula: the percentage of veterans employed 180 days after program completion (excluding those hired by their training provider or affiliates). The bill also mandates reporting on full-time, part-time, and self-employment rates, and requires ongoing collection of participant feedback to evaluate and improve the program. These changes directly affect veterans enrolled in VET-TEC programs and the VA’s administration of the initiative.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill improves employment success metrics for veterans, enhancing job placement tracking and transparency in veteran employment programs.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAmends VET-TEC program to improve employment outcome tracking, requiring VA to publicly report veteran job placement rates via specific metrics.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Dec 15, 2025

HR 6710: Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to construct a major medical facility project in St. Louis, Missouri, during fiscal year 2026. It specifically approves funding up to $1.76 billion for building a new bed tower, expanding clinical facilities, constructing a consolidated administrative building and warehouse, upgrading utility systems, and adding parking garages. The bill directly affects VA medical infrastructure in St. Louis by enabling this physical expansion project. It does not change veteran benefits or eligibility but provides the funding authorization for the facility construction.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $1.76B funding for VA medical facility construction, directly increasing government spending on public infrastructure and essential veteran services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes $1.76B for VA medical facility expansion, directly increasing healthcare infrastructure funding for veterans' health services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes $1.76B for VA medical facility expansion in St. Louis, directly improving veterans' healthcare infrastructure and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · House Nov 4, 2025

HR 5919: Veterans HOPE Act

HR 5919, the Veterans HOPE Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a comprehensive review of veteran deaths from opioid overdoses occurring between 2010 and 2016. The review must analyze demographic data (age, sex, race), medication histories (including black box warnings), prescribing patterns, combat trauma, and VA facility trends. Within 18 months of enactment, the VA must submit a public report to Congress detailing findings and recommendations to improve veteran safety and reduce opioid overdose rates. This procedural bill focuses on data collection and analysis, not new programs or funding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates VA review of opioid overdose deaths to improve veteran healthcare safety and prevent future fatalities, directly supporting patient protection and health outcomes.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA review of veteran opioid overdose deaths to improve healthcare safety through data-driven recommendations95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Substance Abuse Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2026

HR 5339: Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act

This bill creates a presumption that certain illnesses are connected to military service for veterans who were stationed at the Pentagon Reservation between September 11 and November 19, 2001. It directly affects those veterans by allowing them to automatically qualify for disability benefits for covered diseases without needing to prove a direct link to their service. The bill specifies that illnesses like asthma, cancer, heart disease, skin conditions, and other respiratory or cardiovascular ailments diagnosed after service will be presumed service-connected. This applies to veterans assigned to the Pentagon during the immediate post-9/11 period, streamlining access to benefits under the existing veterans' health care system.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAutomatically qualifies veterans for disability benefits covering health conditions like cancer and asthma, expanding access to healthcare services without requiring proof of service connection.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill automatically qualifies veterans for disability benefits without proof of service link, expanding access to benefits for covered illnesses like cancer and heart disease.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 6, 2025

HR 3610: Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025

This bill, HR 3610 (Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025), directly affects Native Hawaiian veterans who receive care through Native Hawaiian health care systems. It requires the VA to reimburse these health systems for costs of care provided to eligible veterans, regardless of how the care is delivered (directly, referred, or contracted), and exempts Native Hawaiian veterans from certain cost-sharing requirements under VA medical programs. Key provisions include amending VA housing loan rules to align with Native Hawaiian definitions and adding Section 1703H for reimbursement, plus modifying Section 1730A(b)(3) to explicitly include Native Hawaiians as exempt from cost-sharing. The law aims to ensure equal access to VA benefits by removing financial barriers and standardizing eligibility for Native Hawaiian veterans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReimburses Native Hawaiian health systems for veteran care and exempts veterans from cost-sharing, directly improving access to healthcare services and reducing financial barriers.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransReimburses Native Hawaiian health systems for veteran care, exempts veterans from cost-sharing, and expands access to VA healthcare services - directly advancing veterans' healthcare benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 29, 2025

S 2501: VSAFE Act of 2025

The VSAFE Act of 2025 creates a new "Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer" within the Department of Veterans Affairs to combat scams targeting veterans. This officer will develop fraud prevention guidelines, promote the VSAFE Fraud Hotline and website, coordinate with agencies like the IRS and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and monitor fraud metrics for veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors. The bill establishes this role without increasing staffing or altering the Inspector General’s authority. It focuses on improving communication, reporting systems, and cross-agency coordination to protect veterans from identity theft and financial scams.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates VA officer to combat scams targeting veterans, protecting benefits and services through fraud prevention and coordination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 6662: Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Credentialing Integration Act of 2025

HR 6662, the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Credentialing Integration Act of 2025, requires the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments to create a single, unified system for medical provider credentialing and privileging. It directly affects military and VA medical staff (like doctors and nurses) by replacing separate, non-interoperable systems currently used by each department. Key provisions mandate a joint report on existing systems within 120 days, selection of one unified system by January 2027, and full implementation by January 2028, ensuring seamless sharing of provider credentials across both departments. This eliminates redundant credentialing processes and improves administrative efficiency for medical providers working across DoD and VA facilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIntegrates DOD/VA medical credentialing systems, improving efficiency for medical professionals and strengthening healthcare delivery infrastructure within military/VA systems.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIntegrates VA and DoD medical credentialing systems to improve healthcare efficiency and quality for veterans, directly enhancing veteran healthcare delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 10, 2025

HR 1814: Restoring the VA Home Loan Program in Perpetuity Act of 2025

HR 1814, the *Restoring the VA Home Loan Program in Perpetuity Act of 2025*, limits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to purchasing no more than 250 home loans annually under its Servicer Purchaser Program. This directly affects veterans seeking VA-backed mortgages, as it caps the program’s scale by restricting the VA’s ability to acquire loans. The bill’s key provision establishes this annual 250-loan limit for VA purchases, while also requiring a study on selling loans acquired after May 31, 2024. It does not change eligibility for veterans but alters how the VA manages loan acquisitions.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill caps VA home loan purchases at 250 annually, restricting veteran access to housing assistance and reducing program scale for affordable housing options.85% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransBill limits VA home loan purchases to 250 annually, directly restricting veterans' access to VA-backed mortgages and capping program scale.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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