Veterans

in committee · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 210: Dental Care for Veterans Act

Dental Care for Veterans Act This bill expands eligibility for veterans for dental care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill makes all veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system eligible for VA-provided dental services. Currently, only veterans who have a service-connected dental issue or meet other narrow criteria are eligible for certain dental services. The bill phases in eligibility over four years based upon existing eligibility, degree of service-connected disability or other disability, prisoner of war status, award of a Purple Heart, financial need, or VA health care eligibility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands VA dental care eligibility to all enrolled veterans, advancing healthcare access within public health programs.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands VA dental care eligibility to all enrolled veterans, removing current restrictions. Directly advances healthcare benefits for veterans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 2569: Mortgage Relief for Disaster Survivors Act

This bill provides mortgage forbearance for homeowners and multifamily property owners with federally backed loans (such as FHA, VA, USDA, or federally securitized mortgages) in areas affected by federally declared disasters. Borrowers can request a 180-day payment pause during the disaster period, extendable by up to 180 more days, with no additional fees, penalties, or interest accruing beyond scheduled amounts. Servicers must grant this forbearance promptly upon request, regardless of the borrower's loan delinquency status. The policy applies to disasters declared on or after January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes VA loans in mortgage forbearance, directly benefiting veterans with disaster relief for housing without fees or penalties.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 3771: Department of Veterans Affairs Therapeutic Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act of 2026

This bill removes pay caps for therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It directly affects VA-employed medical physicists who specialize in radiation treatment planning (therapeutic) and imaging diagnostics (diagnostic), who previously faced lower pay rates than other VA healthcare professionals. The key mechanism amends Title 38 of the U.S. Code to insert these roles into pay classifications, qualifications, and grade structures alongside physicians, podiatrists, and dentists. The bill also requires the VA Secretary to submit a report within one year assessing the impact of these pay changes on staffing, costs, and care provided under VA agreements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves pay caps for VA medical physicists specializing in radiation treatment/diagnostics, ensuring fair compensation for critical healthcare roles within VA system.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves pay caps for VA medical physicists, ensuring fair compensation for roles critical to veteran healthcare services.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 410: Love Lives On Act of 2025

The Love Lives On Act of 2025 modifies veterans' and military survivors' benefit rules to prevent remarriage from automatically ending eligibility. It directly affects surviving spouses of veterans or military members who remarried, ensuring they retain access to key benefits. Key provisions include: (1) preventing termination of veterans' dependency compensation (under 38 U.S.C. §1311/1562) due to remarriage; (2) stopping termination of military Survivor Benefit Plan annuities solely for remarriage, with specific rules for those who remarried before age 55; and (3) expanding TRICARE coverage to include remarried widows/widowers whose subsequent marriage ended (via death, divorce, or annulment). These changes restore or maintain benefits that were previously lost upon remarriage.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransPrevents termination of veterans' benefits for surviving spouses upon remarriage, protecting existing entitlements under 38 U.S.C. §1311/156295% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · United States · House Dec 9, 2025

HR 5995: Have You Served Act

HR 5995, the "Have You Served Act," provides grants to states and tribes with veteran suicide prevention plans to fund "Ask the Question Campaigns." These campaigns train human services professionals, local governments, and community providers to respectfully ask clients if they or a loved one served in the military, then connect them to VA resources. The bill authorizes $6 million annually (2026-2030) for up to 25 grants of $200,000 each to support this training and outreach. It directly affects veterans and their families by improving access to VA services through community-based referrals, without changing eligibility for benefits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides $6M annually for veteran suicide prevention campaigns and mental health outreach, directly supporting healthcare services and mental health programs.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates $6M annually (2026-2030) to fund veteran suicide prevention campaigns connecting veterans to VA resources through state/triibe grants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Nov 4, 2025

HR 5915: K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025

HR 5915, the K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025, creates a presumption of service connection for specific health conditions in veterans who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base (K2) in Uzbekistan. It amends U.S. Code to automatically link 15 categories of diseases - such as all cancers, thyroid disorders, bone diseases, cardiovascular issues, neurological conditions, and respiratory illnesses - to military service at that location. This means veterans diagnosed with any of these conditions no longer need to prove a direct connection between their illness and their K2 service to qualify for VA benefits. The bill directly affects veterans who were stationed at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, streamlining their access to healthcare and compensation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands veterans' healthcare access by presuming service connection for 15 conditions, eliminating proof barriers for coverage under VA benefits.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill automatically links 15 disease categories to service at K2 base, presuming service connection for veterans' healthcare claims without additional proof.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HR 4509: NOPAIN for Veterans Act

HR 4509, the NOPAIN for Veterans Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to add FDA-approved non-opioid pain medications to its national formulary within one year of their approval for pain management. These medications must reduce pain without acting on opioid receptors, directly affecting veterans receiving VA care who need pain treatment. The bill mandates the VA include such drugs in its formulary and drug standardization list, expanding access to non-opioid options. It also prohibits using funds from the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund to implement these changes, with implementation required within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates VA to include non-opioid pain meds in formulary, expanding access to safer pain management alternatives for veterans, directly improving healthcare access and reducing opioid reliance.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA to add non-opioid pain meds to formulary, expanding safer pain management access for veterans receiving VA care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 3898: Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026

S 3898, the Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026, extends the expiration date of burial benefits for certain veterans. It directly affects veterans who die at home while receiving hospice care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), ensuring they remain eligible for burial benefits. The bill amends existing law by changing the program’s sunset date from 2026 to 2030. This is a straightforward extension of an existing benefit, not a new policy change. The key provision simply delays the program’s expiration without altering eligibility or benefit amounts.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends VA burial benefits for hospice veterans, ensuring continued eligibility without expiration, protecting existing benefits95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 3466: Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025

The Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025 improves veterans' access to care by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to schedule non-urgent appointments within seven days and urgent appointments within 48 hours of a veteran's request. The bill establishes an MST Aware rating program for community care providers who complete specific training on military sexual trauma and women veterans' care, and mandates regular reporting on appointment wait times and provider quality. It also creates new educational programs like "Start and Stay at VA" to recruit and retain healthcare staff, along with requirements for transparent staffing data and improved capital asset management for VA facilities. The legislation includes detailed reporting requirements for VA infrastructure projects and aims to enhance the overall quality and efficiency of veterans' healthcare services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves veterans' healthcare access by mandating faster appointment scheduling and establishing specialized care programs for military sexual trauma.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates reduced VA appointment wait times, creates MST/women veterans care training program, and requires quality reporting - directly improving veterans' healthcare access and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Telehealth Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Dec 19, 2025

HR 4488: Veterans Health Care Stamp Act

HR 4488, the Veterans Health Care Stamp Act, creates a special postage stamp sold by the U.S. Postal Service to allow the public to donate directly to veterans' medical care. The stamp must be issued annually by Veterans Day, with all sales revenue transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs for medical services. The bill specifies that the stamp design is determined by the Postal Service and that there is no limit on how many can be sold, ensuring broad public participation in funding veterans' health care.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated revenue stream via voluntary stamp sales to fund VA medical services, directly advancing public service financing without tax changes.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates new funding stream for veterans' medical services via public donations to VA, directly increasing healthcare funding for a specific population.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates public donation mechanism via postage stamp to fund VA medical services, directly advancing veterans' healthcare funding through annual revenue transfers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare

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