Veterans (Veteran Healthcare)

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 23, 2026

S 4871: Improving Personal Risk Assessments to Prevent Suicide Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to study how military sexual trauma and intimate partner violence increase the risk of suicide among service members and veterans. Within 18 months of passing, these agencies must submit a report and briefing to Congress and the public detailing these findings. A year after the report is released, the departments must update their clinical suicide prevention guidelines to include these specific risk factors. The legislation directly affects military personnel, veterans, and the agencies responsible for their healthcare and safety protocols.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates studies and updates to clinical suicide prevention guidelines, directly strengthening mental health services and patient safety protocols.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates study and updates to suicide prevention guidelines for veterans, directly improving healthcare and safety services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9510: VHA OPEN Policies Act of 2026

The VHA OPEN Policies Act of 2026 requires the Veterans Health Administration to publish all its national policies, such as directives and handbooks, on a public website within 90 days of enactment. This rule also mandates that any new or revised policies be added to the site within 30 days of their creation. The legislation directly affects the VA's health administration by making internal guidance accessible to the public and ensuring consistent, up-to-date information is available online.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases transparency by mandating public access to VA health policies, improving patient understanding and oversight of healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates public access to VA health policies online, enhancing transparency and digital accessibility for veterans.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill increases transparency of VA healthcare policies, enabling veterans to better understand and access their benefits and services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jul 6, 2026

HR 9410: VA Education Oversight Improvement Act

This bill expands the Department of Veterans Affairs' oversight to include third-party contractors that help educational institutions recruit and enroll students. It requires the VA to monitor these contractors' advertising, marketing, and enrollment practices at all locations, including those in foreign countries. Additionally, the law mandates annual reports from the VA to Congress detailing assessments of these contractor activities through 2028. The legislation also temporarily extends the authority of state agencies to approve educational programs until 2028, after which the VA Secretary will assume that role directly.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill strengthens oversight of VA education contractors to protect veterans from predatory enrollment practices.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jul 6, 2026

HR 9406: To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on the number of waivers to certain pay limitations that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may issue for critical health care personnel of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

This bill removes the annual limit on the number of pay waivers the Secretary of Veterans Affairs can issue to critical health care workers. Currently, there is a cap on how many times these specific employees can receive temporary pay increases above the standard rate, which this legislation aims to eliminate. By deleting the relevant restriction in the U.S. Code, the measure allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to grant these salary adjustments without a numerical ceiling. The change directly affects VA medical staff and administrators who manage compensation for essential healthcare roles.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes pay caps for VA critical healthcare personnel, enabling higher salaries to improve staff retention and patient care access.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill removes caps on pay increases for VA healthcare workers, directly supporting worker compensation and benefits.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill removes caps on pay waivers for VA healthcare personnel, improving ability to recruit and retain critical staff who serve veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 18, 2026

HR 9375: Honor Their Service Act

The Honor Their Service Act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide grants to eligible organizations that offer immigration legal assistance to noncitizen veterans. These funds are intended to help veterans facing deportation, seeking citizenship, or needing discharge upgrades by covering legal services in removal proceedings, naturalization applications, and reentry efforts. To ensure broad access, the bill requires the VA to establish clear eligibility criteria, consult with relevant service groups, and prioritize funding for entities that can deliver services virtually or in remote areas. The legislation authorizes $20 million in funding for fiscal years 2027 through 2030 and mandates biennial reports to Congress detailing the number of assisted veterans and the effectiveness of the programs.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill provides federal funding for legal assistance to noncitizen veterans facing deportation or seeking citizenship, directly supporting immigrant services and rights.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs VA to provide grants for legal assistance to noncitizen veterans, directly funding and protecting their services and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Immigrant Services Enforcement Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · House Jun 29, 2026

HRES 1396: Expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2026 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2026, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

This resolution expresses support for designating June 2026 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2026, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. It aims to raise public awareness about post-traumatic stress among military members and veterans, reduce associated stigma, and encourage better access to treatment. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal statement of congressional intent to highlight the importance of addressing mental health challenges related to military service.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes mental health awareness and encourages access to treatment for PTSD, aligning with healthcare support indicators.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates awareness month to reduce PTSD stigma and encourage treatment access for veterans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9502: Protect Seniors and Veterans from Health Care Fraud Act of 2026

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a data-sharing agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent duplicate or incorrect medical billing for veterans. Under this arrangement, the two agencies would exchange information about veterans who are enrolled in both the VA system and Medicare, Medicaid, or Medicare Advantage plans to identify and stop improper payments. The agreement would last for two years, and the VA must report to Congress on how effective the data sharing is at reducing billing errors.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill aims to prevent duplicate billing and stop improper payments, thereby protecting veterans' financial interests and ensuring accurate healthcare delivery.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates data sharing to prevent duplicate billing and stop improper payments, directly protecting veterans from financial fraud and ensuring accurate healthcare benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9446: VA Health Care Capacity Assessment Act

The VA Health Care Capacity Assessment Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit biennial reports every two years to Congress regarding the staffing levels at its medical facilities. These reports must detail current wait times and workload for specific clinics, including mental health and primary care, alongside an assessment of whether staffing levels are sufficient to meet patient access goals. The legislation also mandates that the reports include a plan to address any identified staffing issues, analyze succession planning and vacancy rates, and describe how the department intends to use direct appointment authority to fill shortages. Ultimately, this bill aims to increase transparency by providing Congress with concrete data on the VA's workforce capacity and strategies for maintaining adequate healthcare services for veterans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates reporting on staffing and wait times to improve patient access and address capacity issues in VA healthcare.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates reporting on VA healthcare staffing and wait times to improve access and address capacity issues for veterans.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Primary Care Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 17, 2026

S 4815: CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2026

The CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2026 permanently extends a program allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs to accept donated facilities and improvements for its buildings. This legislation also authorizes the department to accept donations for construction services, minor construction projects, and nonrecurring maintenance work related to existing or new facilities. To qualify, donations must align with identified capital needs and come from eligible entities, while donors must sign formal agreements that ensure compliance with laws and codes without increasing federal project costs. The bill streamlines requirements for these contributions by simplifying agreements for services and targeted contributions that do not involve transferring real property ownership. Additionally, the department will separately track these donations in its annual reports to maintain transparency.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes VA to accept donated facilities and services, directly improving veteran infrastructure and care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9476: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to coordinate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services in administering the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve care coordination for veterans who are enrolled in both the Veterans Health Administration and Medicare. The key mechanism requires the two departments to sign a memorandum of understanding that allows them to share data, ensuring veterans do not receive duplicate medical services or payments. Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of coordination offices within both agencies to manage this partnership and requires the Veterans Affairs department to identify Medicare plans that offer specific benefits important to veterans, such as hearing aids and specialized rehabilitation services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves care coordination and prevents duplicate services for veterans, enhancing healthcare access and efficiency.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill improves veteran healthcare coordination and prevents duplicate services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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