Veterans (Veteran Benefits)

in committee · United States · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 7411: Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025

The Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025 expands the Department of Veterans Affairs' telescreening mammography program by removing the "pilot" designation and extending its timeline until May 1, 2027. This legislation requires the VA to offer at least one mammography option - such as telescreening, full-service screening, or mobile units - in every state and Puerto Rico within two years of enactment. The bill also mandates that these services remain accessible to veterans with paralysis, spinal cord injuries, or other disabilities. Additionally, it allows the VA to continue expanding these services to facilities outside the current pilot group or in states where breast imaging is not yet available.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands VA mammography access, removes pilot status, and mandates services in all states, directly improving patient access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands VA telescreening mammography, mandates statewide access, and extends program timeline, directly strengthening veteran healthcare benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2026

HR 8767: Compensation Fund Recrediting Act

The Compensation Fund Recrediting Act sets a specific end date for the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, which provides financial compensation to Filipino veterans of World War II. Under this legislation, the fund will stop operating on January 1, 2027, and any remaining money in the fund will be transferred to the Treasury's general fund. This change affects the timeline for when veterans can receive payments and determines how leftover funds are handled after the program concludes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill terminates the Compensation Fund and transfers remaining money to the general Treasury, effectively defunding the specific program.90% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransBill terminates the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund and transfers remaining funds to the Treasury, effectively defunding and limiting benefits for these veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits

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in committee · United States · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8421: SERVE Act

The SERVE Act extends various Veterans Affairs benefits to former military members who were discharged specifically due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. This legislation amends existing laws to include these individuals in access to hospital care, mental health counseling, burial in national cemeteries, post-9/11 education assistance, and VA housing loans. The bill also requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to notify affected service members about available benefits and mandates a report within 15 months detailing how many individuals have received these services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands VA healthcare access and mental health counseling for discharged service members based on sexual orientation or gender identity.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands access to VA housing loans for a specific group of veterans, directly increasing housing assistance and financial support.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe SERVE Act explicitly expands VA benefits, healthcare, and education assistance to a specific group of veterans, directly strengthening their support system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · House May 12, 2026

HR 8763: TREAT PTSD VA Act

The TREAT PTSD VA Act authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide stellate ganglion block therapy to veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. To qualify for this treatment, a veteran must be enrolled in the VA patient system, have a confirmed PTSD diagnosis, and choose the procedure after receiving information about its risks and benefits from a qualified healthcare provider. The bill requires the VA to update its clinical practice guidelines within 180 days to include this therapy option and notify Congress of the changes. This legislation affects veterans seeking PTSD treatment and the VA medical facilities or contracted providers administering the care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes VA to provide PTSD treatment, expanding access to mental health services and strengthening care for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands VA healthcare access by authorizing new PTSD treatment options for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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passed · United States · House May 20, 2026

HRES 1300: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill H.R. 6047 explicitly directs the VA to increase disability compensation payments, directly strengthening financial benefits for veterans.85% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 4445: Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026

This legislation amends federal criminal statutes to increase penalties for fraud targeting veterans. It introduces a new category that specifically covers crimes against targeted veterans of any age. The bill defines targeted veterans using existing standards from Title 38 of the United States Code. As a result, offenders who commit fraud against this group face stricter legal consequences under Title 18.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by increasing penalties for fraud against veterans, enhancing protection for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill strengthens legal protections against fraud targeting veterans, increasing penalties to safeguard this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · Senate May 11, 2026

S 4487: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Specifically, the VA must increase the amounts by the same percentage as the cost-of-living increase in benefits for Social Security recipients that is effective on December 1, 2026. The act requires the VA to publish the amounts payable, as increased, in the Federal Register. The VA is authorized to make a similar adjustment to the rates of disability compensation payable to persons who have not received compensation for service-connected disability or death.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates cost-of-living increases for veterans' disability and survivor compensation, directly expanding financial benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House May 11, 2026

HR 8732: Pensions for Retired Uniformed Servicemembers Act

This bill expands the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund to include retired pay for members of the uniformed services beyond the current military branches. It specifically adds the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Public Health Service to the list of agencies whose commissioned officers receive pensions from this fund. The legislation requires a calculation of the financial gap for these new groups by 2027 and establishes a schedule for paying off that debt over time. Additionally, the bill updates various legal definitions and administrative procedures to ensure these new services are treated consistently with existing military personnel regarding retirement benefits and survivor protections.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands pension benefits to NOAA and USPHS officers, strengthening retirement security for uniformed service workers.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands pension benefits to include NOAA and Public Health Service officers, directly strengthening veteran financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2026

HRES 1247: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill enables concurrent receipt of disability compensation and retired pay for combat-related disabilities, directly strengthening veteran financial benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 4285: Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act

This bill, titled the Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act, aims to make certain National Guard members eligible for federal benefits that typically require service during a national emergency. It specifies that full-time National Guard duty, when authorized by the President or Secretary of Defense, will be treated as qualifying service if performed in direct support of federal law enforcement operations (such as those involving ICE or DEA) to address public safety threats like drug trafficking or organized crime. This change would make these National Guard members eligible for benefits including a reduction in retirement age, the Transitional Assistance Management Program, and the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Essentially, the bill expands the types of National Guard service that qualify for these federal benefits, treating specific federal law enforcement support missions as equivalent to national emergency service for benefit eligibility.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill authorizes National Guard cooperation with federal immigration enforcement operations (ICE), which increases state-level immigration enforcement capacity.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands federal benefits eligibility for National Guard members performing federal law enforcement duties, strengthening worker benefits and protections for military personnel.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands federal benefits eligibility for National Guard members performing federal missions, directly supporting veteran service and benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Unemployment National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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