Veterans (Veteran Healthcare)

in committee · United States · House Feb 18, 2025

HR 1411: No Veteran Should Go Hungry Act of 2025

HR 1411, the "No Veteran Should Go Hungry Act of 2025," requires the military's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to provide veterans with information and counseling about federal food assistance programs. Specifically, it mandates that TAP include details on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, developed in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture. This change directly affects transitioning veterans by connecting them to existing nutrition support resources during their military-to-civilian transition. The bill does not create new benefits but ensures veterans receive clear guidance on accessing current federal food assistance programs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates TAP counseling on SNAP/WIC access, directly supporting veterans' food security needs through existing federal programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 478: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025 This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from transmitting certain information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) utilized by licensed importers or dealers of firearms. Specifically, the bill prohibits the VA from transmitting personally identifying information of a veteran or a beneficiary to the NICS solely on the basis that such veteran or beneficiary has an appointed fiduciary to manage their benefits, unless there is an order or finding of a judicial authority that such veteran or beneficiary is a danger to themselves or others.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProhibits VA from sharing veteran data with NICS, preventing potential firearm access restrictions and protecting Second Amendment rights for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House May 14, 2026

HR 5999: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish an opioid antagonist to a veteran without requiring a prescription or copayment.

This bill (HR 5999) requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide opioid antagonists (like naloxone) to enrolled veterans without needing a prescription or charging a copayment. It directly affects veterans receiving VA healthcare who may need emergency reversal of opioid overdoses. The key provisions mandate the VA to furnish these life-saving medications directly and eliminate both the prescription requirement and cost barrier. This policy change aims to improve immediate access to overdose reversal for veterans without requiring additional medical steps or financial burden.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill eliminates prescription and cost barriers for VA-provided naloxone, directly improving emergency opioid overdose access - aligns with expanding patient access and protecting health services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates prescription/cost barriers for VA-provided naloxone, directly improving emergency opioid overdose access for veterans in healthcare95% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 18, 2025

S 2134: Veterans Full-Service Care and Access Act of 2025

This bill requires the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to ensure that veterans eligible for VA hospital care in each of the 48 contiguous states can receive treatment at a VA full-service hospital located within that state. If no VA hospital is available in a state, the VHA must contract with other healthcare providers to offer comparable services. The law also clarifies that veterans may still receive care at VA facilities in other states if needed, and mandates a report to Congress within one year on implementation progress and impacts on care quality. It directly affects veterans seeking VA hospital care across 48 states, with no changes to eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires VA hospitals to provide state-based access, mandates contracting for comparable care, and ensures veterans' access - directly improving healthcare access for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA hospitals provide care within states or contract for comparable services, ensuring access to veterans' healthcare without restriction or defunding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · House May 8, 2025

HR 2623: Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025

HR 2623, the Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025, directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish at least five specialized medical centers focused on treating veterans with specific conditions like PTSD, depression, chronic pain, and substance use disorders using innovative therapies. These centers must meet strict criteria, including academic partnerships with medical schools, research capabilities, veteran advisory committees, and data-sharing systems for evaluating treatment effectiveness. The bill authorizes $30 million annually for these centers' research and education activities and requires the VA to submit annual reports to Congress on their operations and findings. It directly affects veterans seeking advanced treatments for covered conditions through VA facilities and establishes a peer review process to select designated centers based on scientific merit.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates VA centers for veterans with mental health/substance use disorders using innovative therapies, expanding specialized care and research to advance mental health services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs VA to establish specialized centers for veterans' PTSD, depression, chronic pain, and substance use treatment, expanding healthcare access and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House May 12, 2025

HR 3013: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.

HR 3013 amends U.S. Code to increase annual funding for programs supporting homeless veterans. It extends the funding authorization period through fiscal year 2024 and sets specific amounts: $350 million for 2025, with future years receiving "such sums as may be necessary." This directly affects homeless veterans by securing sustained federal funding for comprehensive service programs. The bill makes no changes to program requirements, only adjusting the authorized funding levels year by year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases annual appropriations for veteran programs ($350M for 2025), directly advancing public service funding under budget management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases funding for homeless veterans' comprehensive service programs, which includes healthcare and support services, directly strengthening access to care.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases federal funding for homeless veteran housing programs, directly addressing housing insecurity through sustained financial support for comprehensive services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases annual funding for homeless veteran programs to $350M in 2025, securing sustained federal support without reducing services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · House Oct 21, 2025

HR 3834: Protecting Veteran’s Claim Options Act

HR 3834, the Protecting Veteran’s Claim Options Act, modifies rules for veterans filing supplemental claims with the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. It prevents the Board from denying relief solely because a veteran didn’t submit new evidence upfront for certain supplemental claims (Section 5104C(a)(1)(B)). For cases remanded by the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the bill limits the evidence the Board can consider to what was previously reviewed, but requires the Board to accept new evidence submitted by the veteran or their representative within 90 days of the remand. This directly affects veterans appealing claims and their representatives by expanding opportunities to present evidence without automatic denial for missing initial evidence.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransPrevents denial of veteran claims for missing upfront evidence, ensuring access to benefits without unnecessary barriers per bill's core provision.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 23, 2025

HR 3752: Specialist Fourth Class Keith Smith Glioblastoma Parity Act of 2025

This bill adds glioblastoma multiforme (an aggressive brain cancer) to the list of conditions presumed connected to Agent Orange exposure for veterans. It directly affects veterans who developed this cancer after serving in Vietnam during the Vietnam era (1961-1971). The key mechanism amends VA law to automatically presume service connection for this cancer, eliminating the need for veterans to prove a direct link to exposure. This change would streamline access to disability benefits for affected veterans without altering existing benefit amounts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands disability benefits access for veterans with glioblastoma by presuming service connection, improving healthcare access and support for affected patients.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds glioblastoma to Agent Orange presumption list, eliminating proof burden for VA benefits and streamlining access to disability compensation for affected veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2025

HR 683: Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2025

Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a program to carry out all activities necessary to permit certain members of the Armed Forces to elect to enroll in the VA health care system on the date of separation of such members from active service. Specifically, the program is for those who served on active duty in a theater of combat operations during a period of war after the Persian Gulf War or in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities after November 11, 1998. The VA must, in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Homeland Security, establish a mechanism to permit a member of the Armed Forces to elect to pre-enroll in the VA health care system during the 180-day period preceding the date of separation of the member from active service. The VA-DOD Joint Executive Committee must brief Congress on the efforts to implement such a mechanism under the program. The Government Accountability Office must report on the program and include recommendations with respect to methods to improve the program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands VA healthcare access by allowing combat veterans to pre-enroll, improving patient access and strengthening health services for veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill requires VA to establish pre-enrollment for combat veterans to access healthcare at separation, expanding benefits and improving access to VA health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 3395: Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025

S 3395, the Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025, permanently expands telehealth mammography services for veterans by ending the previous pilot program restrictions. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide at least one mammography option - full-service, tele-screening, or mobile - in every state and Puerto Rico within two years. All programs must comply with accessibility standards for veterans with paralysis, spinal cord injuries, or other disabilities. This directly affects veterans needing breast cancer screenings, particularly those in rural areas or with mobility challenges.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands telehealth mammography access for veterans, mandates VA coverage in all states, ensures disability accessibility - directly improves patient access and coverage.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill expands telehealth mammography services and mandates accessibility standards for veterans, directly advancing technology adoption in healthcare.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransPermanently expands telehealth mammography access for veterans, requires VA to provide options in all states with accessibility compliance, directly strengthening healthcare benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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