Veterans (Veteran Education)

signed · United States · House Dec 12, 2025

HR 1912: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025

Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025 This act modifies the procedures by which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reissues misused benefits to a beneficiary, including by requiring the VA to establish methods and timing with respect to determining whether an instance of misuse by a fiduciary is the result of negligence by the VA. The act also provides that if a beneficiary predeceases a reissuance, the VA must pay the amount to a surviving beneficiary in the same method as certain other VA benefits are paid upon the death of a beneficiary. Under the act, the VA may not withhold the reissuing of a benefit payment by reason of a pending determination regarding the VA's negligence in relation to the instance of misuse by a fiduciary. Additionally, the VA is not required to make a determination regarding its negligence for each instance of misuse by a fiduciary of all or part of an individual's benefit paid to such fiduciary.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill aims to reimburse veterans whose benefits were misused, strengthening their financial protection and ensuring proper benefit delivery.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7704: VA Call Center Multi-Factor Authentication Act

This bill requires Veterans Affairs call centers to use multi-factor authentication to verify the identity of callers before taking high-impact actions. It directly affects veterans and beneficiaries who interact with VA services, ensuring their identities are confirmed more securely. The law defines high-impact actions as those where fraud could cause lasting harm, such as diverting funds or accessing sensitive accounts. By adding this requirement to federal code, the bill strengthens existing security controls for vulnerable service members.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens VA call center security to protect veterans' identities and prevent fraud, supporting patient rights and healthcare system integrity.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates multi-factor authentication for VA call centers, enhancing cybersecurity and protecting veterans' data privacy from fraud.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill strengthens VA security by requiring multi-factor authentication for high-impact actions, protecting veterans from identity fraud and unauthorized access to benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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signed · United States · House Dec 12, 2025

HR 983: Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025

Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025 This act requires that the Department of Veterans Affairs disapprove courses of education provided by educational institutions that charge higher than in-state tuition for individuals utilizing the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve education benefits while living in the state where the education is located, regardless of the individual’s state of residence.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access for veterans by ensuring tuition fairness, allowing them to attend out-of-state schools at in-state rates.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands educational benefits for Selected Reserve veterans by ensuring they receive in-state tuition rates regardless of residence, strengthening their access to education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 7841: Warrior Infertility Act

This bill, known as the Warrior Infertility Act, would add infertility to the list of conditions the Department of Veterans Affairs presumes are caused by toxic exposure during military service. It directly affects veterans who may have experienced infertility due to exposure to hazardous substances while serving in the armed forces. The key provision amends Title 38 of the U.S. Code to formally recognize infertility as a service-connected condition, streamlining the process for veterans to receive disability compensation without needing to prove a direct causal link between their service and their condition. This change would apply to all branches of the military, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands VA healthcare benefits by recognizing infertility as a service-connected condition, improving access to care and support for veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands VA benefits by recognizing infertility as service-connected due to toxic exposure, strengthening healthcare access for veterans.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 3999: Women Veterans Specialty Care Access Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow women veterans to directly schedule appointments for women's specialty care without needing a referral from a primary care provider. The law applies to all women veterans enrolled in the VA system who are eligible for services such as gynecology, obstetrics, maternity, and postpartum care. Under the bill, these appointments must be available through VA medical centers, clinics, and online or telephone scheduling tools without additional administrative barriers. The provision does not change existing eligibility requirements for receiving VA healthcare services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves access to women's specialty care for veterans by removing referral requirements, directly advancing healthcare access and patient rights.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill improves women veterans healthcare access by allowing direct scheduling for specialty care without referral requirements, strengthening VA services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Women's Health Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 4156: GAMES Act

The GAMES Act expands eligibility for the military adaptive sports program to include veterans who have served in the armed forces, regardless of whether they are currently within one year of separation from service. This change removes the previous time restriction that limited program access to only those who separated from the military within the past year. The bill directly affects veterans who wish to participate in adaptive sports but may have served more than a year ago. By amending Title 10 of the United States Code, the legislation broadens the pool of eligible participants without altering the core structure of the program.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands eligibility for veterans adaptive sports program, removing time restrictions and strengthening veteran benefits and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2025

HR 2228: Survivor Benefits Fairness Act

HR 2228, the Survivor Benefits Fairness Act, modifies how the Department of Veterans Affairs calculates when survivor benefits stop for veterans' spouses or dependents. It changes the effective date for benefit reductions or discontinuances due to remarriage, marriage, or death from "the last day of the month before" to "the last day of the month during which" the event occurs. This means benefits will stop immediately in the month the qualifying event happens, rather than at the start of the following month. The bill directly affects veterans' spouses and dependents who receive dependency and indemnity compensation or pensions. It does not change benefit amounts or eligibility criteria, only the timing of when reductions take effect.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransChanges benefit discontinuance to end of event month, ensuring survivors receive full month's benefits instead of losing mid-month, strengthening benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · United States · Senate May 21, 2025

S 605: 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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends CHAMPVA medical coverage to children up to age 26, expanding healthcare access for veterans' dependents by amending eligibility provisions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends CHAMPVA medical coverage for veterans' children from age 21 to 26, directly expanding healthcare benefits under Section 1781(c) of Title 38.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2025

HR 967: Modern GI Bill Act

HR 967, the Modern GI Bill Act, allows veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to apply those funds toward repaying federal student loans. It sets an annual cap of $15,900 (adjusted yearly based on Social Security increases) and limits total repayment to 36 months. Payments would be made directly to lenders, and the benefit cannot be transferred to others. This applies specifically to federal student loans under Title IV of the Higher Education Act.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands GI Bill benefits to cover federal student loan repayment, directly enhancing veteran financial support and reducing debt burden.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 10, 2025

S 2737: Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act

This bill establishes a 3-year pilot program to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury or PTSD. The program, funded solely by donations into a dedicated VA HBOT Fund, will operate in two specific Veterans Health Administration networks, requiring participating facilities to hold accreditation from recognized bodies like the Joint Commission or Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. It directly affects eligible veterans seeking this specific treatment option through VA healthcare providers. The bill also requires a Comptroller General report updating research on HBOT's use for TBI and PTSD within one year of enactment. The program and funding mechanism will terminate three years after the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes pilot program for HBOT treatment of veterans with TBI/PTSD, expanding access to mental health and trauma care services through dedicated funding.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes HBOT pilot for veterans with TBI/PTSD, expanding healthcare access via dedicated donation-funded program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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