Veterans

in committee · United States · Senate May 22, 2025

S 1921: Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025

The Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 creates a new "Partial Claim Program" for veterans with VA-guaranteed home loans facing default or imminent default. Under this program, the VA may purchase up to 25% (or 30% for veterans already delinquent or in disaster areas) of the unpaid loan balance to prevent foreclosure. The veteran then repays this portion at loan maturity with no interest, while the VA secures a secondary lien on the property. The bill also adds civil penalties for loan holders who provide false information and requires the VA to establish mandatory loss mitigation procedures to help veterans avoid foreclosure. This directly affects veterans at risk of losing their homes and VA loan holders who must follow new administrative requirements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents veteran home foreclosures via VA partial loan purchase, stabilizing housing and preventing homelessness for veterans, directly advancing housing stability.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates VA program to prevent veteran home foreclosures with no-interest repayment, directly strengthening housing benefits for veterans facing financial hardship.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7199: Gerald’s Law Act

HR 7199, the Gerald’s Law Act, expands burial benefits for veterans who die at home while receiving VA hospice care. It adds a new eligibility category allowing burial allowances for veterans who were in VA hospice care at home *only if* they previously received VA hospital or nursing home care. The bill amends existing law to include this scenario under the veterans' burial allowance program. This change directly affects veterans receiving VA hospice care at home after prior VA facility-based care, ensuring they qualify for burial benefits similar to those who die in VA facilities. The policy change takes effect as if included in the 2020 Veterans Health Care Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands burial benefits for veterans receiving VA hospice care, enhancing access to end-of-life healthcare services and supporting hospice program utilization.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands burial benefits for veterans meeting specific hospice care criteria, directly strengthening veterans' benefits under existing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House May 12, 2025

HR 2942: What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish clear standards for evaluating all VA suicide prevention and mental health grant or pilot programs. It mandates that these programs set measurable goals, develop detailed evaluation plans (including data collection methods and analysis), and share results with relevant stakeholders before, during, and after implementation. The VA must also conduct post-program evaluations to assess effectiveness and share "best practices" across programs. These standards apply to all existing and future VA programs focused on veteran mental health, ensuring consistent evaluation and transparency. The bill directly affects how the VA administers suicide prevention initiatives for veterans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates VA to evaluate mental health programs with measurable goals and share best practices, strengthening suicide prevention services within healthcare.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA to establish evaluation standards for suicide prevention/mental health programs, requiring measurable goals and sharing best practices to improve veteran healthcare effectiveness.95% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House May 1, 2025

HRES 373: Expressing support for the month of May as "Fallen Heroes Memorial Month".

HRES 373 is a symbolic resolution expressing support for designating May as "Fallen Heroes Memorial Month" to honor U.S. military service members who died in service. It urges the President to issue an annual proclamation designating May as this commemorative month, recognizing over 1.3 million fallen service members and calling on Americans to reflect on their sacrifice. The resolution does not create new laws or requirements but formally requests a presidential proclamation to honor these veterans and their families. It directly affects the President (who would issue the proclamation) and the public (who are encouraged to participate in remembrance). This is a non-binding ceremonial gesture, consistent with existing Memorial Day observances.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill formally recognizes fallen service members' sacrifice through commemorative month designation, aligning with veteran recognition indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 9, 2025

S 702: Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to commission an independent study comparing the quality of mental health and addiction therapy care provided by VA health care providers versus non-VA providers. The study must assess key factors like health outcome improvements, use of evidence-based practices, coordination between providers, veteran satisfaction, and care for veterans with co-occurring conditions. It will cover various treatment settings - including telehealth, inpatient, and outpatient care - and must be completed within 18 months, with results published publicly. The study directly affects veterans receiving mental health or addiction therapy services through VA or non-VA providers. The bill does not change benefits or funding but aims to gather data to inform future care decisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates VA to study mental health care quality comparison, aiming to improve outcomes, evidence-based practices, and veteran satisfaction for mental health services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates study to assess VA vs. non-VA mental health care quality, aiming to improve veteran treatment outcomes and services through evidence-based evaluation.95% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House Oct 14, 2025

HR 5758: Enhancing Faith-Based Support for Veterans Act of 2025

This bill allows VA chaplains to share a veteran's contact information with faith-based organizations if the veteran consents. It applies to veterans receiving VA medical care who have undergone a spiritual needs assessment by a VA chaplain. Chaplains may only share contact details with religious or faith-based groups specifically chosen by the veteran, and the veteran must explicitly agree to the sharing. The policy change requires no action from the veteran beyond their voluntary consent during the assessment process.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEnables voluntary connections between veterans and faith-based support organizations, enhancing access to services without mandatory participation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 3951: Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025

Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025 This bill extends and expands the pilot program under which certain non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care professionals may be contracted to provide disability examinations to veterans, regardless of the jurisdiction of their licensure, for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and care. Specifically, the bill (1) expands the types of health care professionals who may provide such examinations, and (2) extends the authority for such professionals to be contracted for this purpose through January 5, 2031. Currently, such examinations may only be contracted to licensed non-VA physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, or psychologists. The bill expands the list to include qualified health care professionals who are eligible for appointment to specified positions in the Veterans Health Administration, including hospital or clinic directors, dentists, and pharmacists. The VA must report on its use of the expanded authority under this bill.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands access to disability exams by allowing more healthcare professionals, improving veterans' ability to obtain VA benefits and care.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands non-VA healthcare access for veteran disability exams, improving benefit eligibility and access to care per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals Medical Licensing Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 2138: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025

HR 2138, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase disability compensation and survivor benefits for veterans and their families on December 1, 2025. It directly affects veterans receiving disability compensation (including wartime rates), dependents, and survivors (spouses and children) who currently qualify for benefits under specific provisions of Title 38, U.S. Code. The bill mandates that these payments increase by the same percentage as the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits effective December 2025. This ensures veterans' benefits rise with inflation, aligning with Social Security’s automatic adjustment mechanism.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates increased disability compensation and survivor benefits for veterans and families, directly expanding financial support per VA requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2025

HR 585: Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act

HR 585, the Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act, amends Section 2044(e) of Title 38, U.S. Code, to establish permanent funding authority for financial assistance to very low-income veteran families living in permanent housing. It adds a new provision (paragraph (9)) ensuring that funding for these supportive services continues automatically for fiscal year 2027 and all subsequent years, without requiring annual congressional appropriations. This change directly affects eligible veteran families by securing ongoing access to financial aid for housing-related support. The bill does not create new benefits but ensures the continuation of existing assistance programs through a permanent funding mechanism.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes permanent funding authority for veteran family assistance, ensuring automatic annual appropriations without requiring new budget approvals, directly advancing fiscal support for essential program funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes permanent funding for financial assistance to low-income veteran families, which supports healthcare access and stability for vulnerable populations.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes permanent funding for financial assistance to very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, directly advancing affordable housing support for a vulnerable population.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes permanent funding for financial assistance to low-income veteran families, directly expanding benefits without annual appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · Senate May 21, 2025

S 1853: Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025

This bill requires the VA to reimburse Native Hawaiian health care systems for medical care provided to eligible veterans, regardless of whether care is delivered directly, through referrals, or via contracts. It directly affects Native Hawaiian veterans (defined under the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act) and the health care systems serving them. Key provisions mandate full reimbursement for covered care and exempt these veterans from cost-sharing under VA programs. The bill aims to ensure Native Hawaiian veterans receive equal access to VA medical benefits as other veteran groups.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates VA reimbursement for Native Hawaiian veterans' care, removing cost-sharing barriers and expanding access to healthcare services under VA programs.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates full VA reimbursement for Native Hawaiian veterans' care and exempts them from cost-sharing, directly expanding healthcare access and benefits for this veteran group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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