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S 1835 United States Senate · 119th Congress

CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025

This bill expands a pilot program allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to accept donated facilities and related improvements. It specifically adds "minor construction or nonrecurring maintenance projects" to the types of donations the VA can accept, broadening the scope beyond just property. The program, originally set to expire in 2026, is extended through December 2031. This change directly affects the VA and potential donors (like community organizations) seeking to support veterans' facilities through donations of property or small-scale projects.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands VA facility donation program to include minor construction and maintenance, improving healthcare infrastructure access for veterans through 2031.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands VA's program to accept donations for facilities/construction (including minor projects) to support veteran housing, directly advancing housing development for a vulnerable group.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands VA's ability to accept facility donations for maintenance/construction, extending program to enhance veterans' services and infrastructure support.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
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President
Introduced May 21, 2025 Last action May 21, 2025
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May 21, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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May 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Photo of Deb Fischer
Deb Fischer
RRepublican
NE
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Photo of Pete Ricketts
Pete Ricketts
RRepublican
NE
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