S 605 United States Senate · 119th Congress

CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2025

This bill increases the age limit for children to remain eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program from 21 to 26 years old, regardless of marital status. It directly affects the children of veterans who qualify for CHAMPVA benefits. The key provision amends Section 1781(c) of Title 38, U.S. Code, to extend coverage until a child's 26th birthday. This change applies to medical care provided on or after the bill's enactment date. It does not affect children already covered under specific existing provisions of the law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Last action May 21, 2025
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May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
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upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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