Full Cost of War Act

The Full Cost of War Act (HR 7174) requires that any new authorization for military force or declaration of war must include funding for veterans' benefits. This funding covers medical care, disability compensation, and other earned benefits for veterans affected by the military operation, as jointly determined by the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs. The bill applies to authorizations enacted after its passage, ensuring these benefits are funded at the time of military authorization rather than later. It directly affects veterans of future military operations and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which would administer the benefits.