Veterans

in committee · United States · House Nov 4, 2025

HR 5915: K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025

HR 5915, the K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025, creates a presumption of service connection for specific health conditions in veterans who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base (K2) in Uzbekistan. It amends U.S. Code to automatically link 15 categories of diseases - such as all cancers, thyroid disorders, bone diseases, cardiovascular issues, neurological conditions, and respiratory illnesses - to military service at that location. This means veterans diagnosed with any of these conditions no longer need to prove a direct connection between their illness and their K2 service to qualify for VA benefits. The bill directly affects veterans who were stationed at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, streamlining their access to healthcare and compensation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands veterans' healthcare access by presuming service connection for 15 conditions, eliminating proof barriers for coverage under VA benefits.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill automatically links 15 disease categories to service at K2 base, presuming service connection for veterans' healthcare claims without additional proof.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HR 4509: NOPAIN for Veterans Act

HR 4509, the NOPAIN for Veterans Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to add FDA-approved non-opioid pain medications to its national formulary within one year of their approval for pain management. These medications must reduce pain without acting on opioid receptors, directly affecting veterans receiving VA care who need pain treatment. The bill mandates the VA include such drugs in its formulary and drug standardization list, expanding access to non-opioid options. It also prohibits using funds from the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund to implement these changes, with implementation required within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates VA to include non-opioid pain meds in formulary, expanding access to safer pain management alternatives for veterans, directly improving healthcare access and reducing opioid reliance.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA to add non-opioid pain meds to formulary, expanding safer pain management access for veterans receiving VA care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 3898: Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026

S 3898, the Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026, extends the expiration date of burial benefits for certain veterans. It directly affects veterans who die at home while receiving hospice care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), ensuring they remain eligible for burial benefits. The bill amends existing law by changing the program’s sunset date from 2026 to 2030. This is a straightforward extension of an existing benefit, not a new policy change. The key provision simply delays the program’s expiration without altering eligibility or benefit amounts.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends VA burial benefits for hospice veterans, ensuring continued eligibility without expiration, protecting existing benefits95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 3466: Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025

The Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025 improves veterans' access to care by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to schedule non-urgent appointments within seven days and urgent appointments within 48 hours of a veteran's request. The bill establishes an MST Aware rating program for community care providers who complete specific training on military sexual trauma and women veterans' care, and mandates regular reporting on appointment wait times and provider quality. It also creates new educational programs like "Start and Stay at VA" to recruit and retain healthcare staff, along with requirements for transparent staffing data and improved capital asset management for VA facilities. The legislation includes detailed reporting requirements for VA infrastructure projects and aims to enhance the overall quality and efficiency of veterans' healthcare services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves veterans' healthcare access by mandating faster appointment scheduling and establishing specialized care programs for military sexual trauma.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates reduced VA appointment wait times, creates MST/women veterans care training program, and requires quality reporting - directly improving veterans' healthcare access and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Telehealth Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Dec 19, 2025

HR 4488: Veterans Health Care Stamp Act

HR 4488, the Veterans Health Care Stamp Act, creates a special postage stamp sold by the U.S. Postal Service to allow the public to donate directly to veterans' medical care. The stamp must be issued annually by Veterans Day, with all sales revenue transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs for medical services. The bill specifies that the stamp design is determined by the Postal Service and that there is no limit on how many can be sold, ensuring broad public participation in funding veterans' health care.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated revenue stream via voluntary stamp sales to fund VA medical services, directly advancing public service financing without tax changes.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates new funding stream for veterans' medical services via public donations to VA, directly increasing healthcare funding for a specific population.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates public donation mechanism via postage stamp to fund VA medical services, directly advancing veterans' healthcare funding through annual revenue transfers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 6, 2025

HR 3558: Veteran Jobs Training Act

HR 3558, the Veteran Jobs Training Act, increases funding for programs helping homeless veterans reintegrate into the workforce. It amends Title 38 of the U.S. Code to authorize $75 million annually for fiscal years 2024 and beyond for homeless veterans' reintegration programs, replacing previous language that only covered 2024. This direct funding increase affects homeless veterans seeking employment assistance through federal programs. The bill’s key provision is the specific annual appropriation amount, ensuring sustained financial support for these services. It does not create new programs but expands existing funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $75M annual funding for veteran reintegration programs, increasing government spending on public services per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds homeless veterans' reintegration programs, directly addressing homelessness - a core housing issue per topic description.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirectly funds $75M annually for homeless veterans' workforce reintegration programs, advancing employment access and job training services for a vulnerable workforce group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes $75M annually for homeless veterans' workforce reintegration programs, directly funding employment assistance services for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Homelessness Workforce Development Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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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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