Veterans (Veteran Benefits)

in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9006: Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act

This bill, known as the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act, directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a centralized database for storing information about unclaimed veteran remains received from coroners, state governments, and funeral homes. The system will collect details such as names, fingerprints, estimated age, and other identifiers to help confirm veteran status and identify next of kin, while also allowing the VA to share data with agencies like the FBI and Social Security Administration through formal agreements. The law requires the VA to submit annual reports to Congress for three years detailing how the system was implemented and how many remains were successfully identified, and the entire program is set to expire after three fiscal years.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a centralized database to locate unclaimed veteran remains, aiding identification and honoring service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

Track

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

Track

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

Track

in committee · United States · House May 7, 2026

HR 8667: MISSION Rx Act

The MISSION Rx Act ensures that military beneficiaries and veterans pay no more for specific negotiated drugs than Medicare Part D beneficiaries do. It achieves this by capping the out-of-pocket costs for TRICARE-covered servicemembers and copayments for veterans at the same levels established under the federal drug price negotiation program. Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to limit the maximum prices they agree to pay pharmaceutical manufacturers for these same negotiated drugs. These changes apply to existing contracts and new agreements involving drugs selected for federal price negotiation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill caps drug costs for military/veterans at Medicare levels, protecting patient access and reducing out-of-pocket expenses.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill caps out-of-pocket costs for veterans at Medicare levels, directly improving access to affordable prescription drugs and strengthening veteran healthcare benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Prescription Drugs Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

Track

in committee · United States · House Jun 5, 2026

HR 9001: Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement Act of 2026

The Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement Act of 2026 directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to run a two-year demonstration project evaluating the cost and effectiveness of covering FDA-cleared, over-the-counter hearing aids for eligible veterans with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. To participate, veterans must be enrolled in the VA system, receive a clinical clearance from an audiologist, and have access to a smartphone or Wi-Fi to operate the devices. The project will compare these over-the-counter options against traditional prescription hearing aids at selected VA facilities and require the Secretary to submit interim and final reports on the fiscal impact and health outcomes. Additionally, the bill mandates a separate study by the Comptroller General to analyze the current coverage of hearing aids for veterans and provide recommendations for potential program changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands hearing aid coverage for veterans, improving access to essential health services and reducing out-of-pocket costs.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs VA to evaluate covering OTC hearing aids for veterans, expanding access to healthcare benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

Track

in committee · United States · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 7411: Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025

The Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025 expands the Department of Veterans Affairs' telescreening mammography program by removing the "pilot" designation and extending its timeline until May 1, 2027. This legislation requires the VA to offer at least one mammography option - such as telescreening, full-service screening, or mobile units - in every state and Puerto Rico within two years of enactment. The bill also mandates that these services remain accessible to veterans with paralysis, spinal cord injuries, or other disabilities. Additionally, it allows the VA to continue expanding these services to facilities outside the current pilot group or in states where breast imaging is not yet available.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands VA mammography access, removes pilot status, and mandates services in all states, directly improving patient access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands VA telescreening mammography, mandates statewide access, and extends program timeline, directly strengthening veteran healthcare benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare

Track

in committee · United States · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8421: SERVE Act

The SERVE Act extends various Veterans Affairs benefits to former military members who were discharged specifically due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. This legislation amends existing laws to include these individuals in access to hospital care, mental health counseling, burial in national cemeteries, post-9/11 education assistance, and VA housing loans. The bill also requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to notify affected service members about available benefits and mandates a report within 15 months detailing how many individuals have received these services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands VA healthcare access and mental health counseling for discharged service members based on sexual orientation or gender identity.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands access to VA housing loans for a specific group of veterans, directly increasing housing assistance and financial support.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe SERVE Act explicitly expands VA benefits, healthcare, and education assistance to a specific group of veterans, directly strengthening their support system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

Track

in committee · United States · House May 12, 2026

HR 8763: TREAT PTSD VA Act

The TREAT PTSD VA Act authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide stellate ganglion block therapy to veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. To qualify for this treatment, a veteran must be enrolled in the VA patient system, have a confirmed PTSD diagnosis, and choose the procedure after receiving information about its risks and benefits from a qualified healthcare provider. The bill requires the VA to update its clinical practice guidelines within 180 days to include this therapy option and notify Congress of the changes. This legislation affects veterans seeking PTSD treatment and the VA medical facilities or contracted providers administering the care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes VA to provide PTSD treatment, expanding access to mental health services and strengthening care for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands VA healthcare access by authorizing new PTSD treatment options for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

Track

passed · United States · House May 20, 2026

HRES 1300: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill H.R. 6047 explicitly directs the VA to increase disability compensation payments, directly strengthening financial benefits for veterans.85% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits

Track

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 4445: Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026

This legislation amends federal criminal statutes to increase penalties for fraud targeting veterans. It introduces a new category that specifically covers crimes against targeted veterans of any age. The bill defines targeted veterans using existing standards from Title 38 of the United States Code. As a result, offenders who commit fraud against this group face stricter legal consequences under Title 18.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by increasing penalties for fraud against veterans, enhancing protection for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill strengthens legal protections against fraud targeting veterans, increasing penalties to safeguard this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare

Track