Veterans

in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 1242: Hire Veterans Act

HR 1242, the "Hire Veterans Act," creates a 5-year pilot program to help veterans secure jobs with five federal land management agencies: the Forest Service, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Reclamation. The bill requires these agencies to administer tests assessing veterans' strengths in 20 specific career fields (like firefighting, ecology, land management, and engineering) and refer qualified veterans for noncompetitive appointments. Veterans who don't initially qualify must complete agency training and retake the test until they meet requirements. The program aims to streamline hiring for veterans with relevant skills while providing pathways for those needing additional preparation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates targeted federal hiring program for veterans, advancing employment opportunities in specified career fields through noncompetitive appointments.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates 5-year pilot program to help veterans secure federal jobs via noncompetitive appointments with land management agencies, directly supporting veteran employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2025

HR 874: To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the rate of pay for care or services provided under the Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on the location at which such care or services were provided, and for other purposes.

HR 874 modifies how the VA pays for community care provided to veterans under its Community Care Program. It requires the VA to set location-specific payment rates for care delivered at specific facilities (like inpatient hospitals, outpatient departments, or physician offices), regardless of where the provider is headquartered. The bill also mandates that providers include a geographically specific national provider ID code in payment claims and directs the VA to pay the lowest applicable rate if multiple rates apply. These changes take effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModifies VA payment rates for community care based on location, ensuring fair compensation and program sustainability for veteran healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransModifies VA community care payment structure to use location-based rates, ensuring consistent access to veteran healthcare services without reducing funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · House Sep 18, 2025

HRES 743: Supporting the designation of "Operation Enduring Freedom Day" to honor the service, sacrifice, and courage of the men and women who served in Operation Enduring Freedom, their families, and those who lost their lives or were wounded in the conflict.

HRES 743 is a symbolic resolution designating "Operation Enduring Freedom Day" to honor U.S. military personnel who served in Afghanistan (2001-2021), including those killed, wounded, or missing, along with their families. It does not create new laws or benefits but urges the public to observe an annual day of recognition through ceremonies and programs. The resolution specifically references the 20-year conflict following the 9/11 attacks, noting 1,926 military deaths and 20,752 wounded. It is a non-binding expression of gratitude from the House, not a policy change affecting any group.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransSymbolic resolution designates 'Operation Enduring Freedom Day' to honor veterans' service, sacrifice, and families, directly recognizing their contributions per bill's purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · United States · House Feb 18, 2025

HR 1411: No Veteran Should Go Hungry Act of 2025

HR 1411, the "No Veteran Should Go Hungry Act of 2025," requires the military's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to provide veterans with information and counseling about federal food assistance programs. Specifically, it mandates that TAP include details on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, developed in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture. This change directly affects transitioning veterans by connecting them to existing nutrition support resources during their military-to-civilian transition. The bill does not create new benefits but ensures veterans receive clear guidance on accessing current federal food assistance programs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates TAP counseling on SNAP/WIC access, directly supporting veterans' food security needs through existing federal programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 3131: USS Frank E. Evans Act

S 3131, the USS Frank E. Evans Act, requires the Secretary of Defense to add the names of 74 crew members lost when the USS Frank E. Evans sank on June 3, 1969, to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., within one year of the bill's enactment. The bill mandates consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, and other authorities to address space limitations for adding these names. It explicitly states that the Commemorative Works Act does not apply to this memorial addition. The bill directly affects the families of the 74 crew members by ensuring their names are commemorated on the memorial.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds 74 fallen veterans' names to Vietnam Memorial, directly recognizing service per topic description. Explicitly honors veterans' sacrifice without ambiguity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 478: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025 This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from transmitting certain information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) utilized by licensed importers or dealers of firearms. Specifically, the bill prohibits the VA from transmitting personally identifying information of a veteran or a beneficiary to the NICS solely on the basis that such veteran or beneficiary has an appointed fiduciary to manage their benefits, unless there is an order or finding of a judicial authority that such veteran or beneficiary is a danger to themselves or others.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProhibits VA from sharing veteran data with NICS, preventing potential firearm access restrictions and protecting Second Amendment rights for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 16, 2025

S 138: VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025

This bill, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025, requires lenders using the Uniform Residential Loan Application to add a specific disclaimer below the military service question. The disclaimer states: "If yes, you may qualify for a VA Home Loan. Consult your lender regarding eligibility." It directly affects lenders nationwide who use this standard loan form. The bill mandates this change within six months of enactment and includes a requirement for the GAO to study whether at least 80% of lenders comply within 18 months. The goal is to increase veteran homebuyers' awareness of VA loan programs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases awareness of VA home loans, providing affordable housing access for veterans through an existing program, directly supporting housing affordability for a specific group.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates lenders to disclose VA home loan eligibility, increasing awareness of existing benefits to improve veteran access to housing programs without altering benefit structure.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · House May 14, 2026

HR 5999: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish an opioid antagonist to a veteran without requiring a prescription or copayment.

This bill (HR 5999) requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide opioid antagonists (like naloxone) to enrolled veterans without needing a prescription or charging a copayment. It directly affects veterans receiving VA healthcare who may need emergency reversal of opioid overdoses. The key provisions mandate the VA to furnish these life-saving medications directly and eliminate both the prescription requirement and cost barrier. This policy change aims to improve immediate access to overdose reversal for veterans without requiring additional medical steps or financial burden.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill eliminates prescription and cost barriers for VA-provided naloxone, directly improving emergency opioid overdose access - aligns with expanding patient access and protecting health services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates prescription/cost barriers for VA-provided naloxone, directly improving emergency opioid overdose access for veterans in healthcare95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 3031: Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act

This bill expands eligibility for career services under the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program to include spouses of military members who died in service (Gold Star spouses) and surviving spouses of service members who died while on active duty. It amends existing law to define "eligible person" as these spouses, replacing or adding to previous veteran-focused language. The key change allows these spouses to access career counseling, job training, and employment assistance previously available primarily to veterans themselves. This directly affects military families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty, providing them with new pathways to workforce support. The bill modifies specific sections of Title 38, U.S. Code, to implement this expanded eligibility.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands employment assistance services to Gold Star spouses, aligning with worker benefit expansion through career counseling and job training access.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands career services eligibility to Gold Star and surviving spouses, directly supporting veteran-related employment benefits through program access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Military Families Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 18, 2025

S 2134: Veterans Full-Service Care and Access Act of 2025

This bill requires the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to ensure that veterans eligible for VA hospital care in each of the 48 contiguous states can receive treatment at a VA full-service hospital located within that state. If no VA hospital is available in a state, the VHA must contract with other healthcare providers to offer comparable services. The law also clarifies that veterans may still receive care at VA facilities in other states if needed, and mandates a report to Congress within one year on implementation progress and impacts on care quality. It directly affects veterans seeking VA hospital care across 48 states, with no changes to eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires VA hospitals to provide state-based access, mandates contracting for comparable care, and ensures veterans' access - directly improving healthcare access for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA hospitals provide care within states or contract for comparable services, ensuring access to veterans' healthcare without restriction or defunding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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