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The Veterans Bill of Rights Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide each veteran with a physical and electronic copy of a Veterans Bill of Rights. This bill outlines specific rights and benefits to which veterans are entitled …
The "Keep Healthcare Affordable Act" (H.R. 6016) proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, specifically targeting Section 36B, which deals with the premium tax credit. The bill aims to extend and modify the enhanced premium tax credit for …
The Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzalez Memorial Veterans’ Hospital Act authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to construct a new hospital in the Rio Grande Valley sector of Texas. The hospital will be under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans …
The Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 aims to increase the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors. These adjustments will be effective December 1, 2025. The increases …
This concurrent resolution acknowledges the historical challenges and sacrifices of Black veterans in the U.S. Armed Forces. It highlights their contributions to various wars and their fight for equal rights, even while facing discrimination. The resolution also recognizes the need …
The Stop Troubling Retroactive Invoices for Veteran Expenses Act of 2025 (STRIVE Act) aims to protect veterans from unexpected healthcare copayments due to delays in processing by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It prohibits the VA from collecting copayments …
The "Linking Abortion-drug Batches for Enforcement and Liability Act" (LABEL Act) aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It would require abortion-inducing drugs to bear a label identifying the name and address of the dispenser and the …
The Rural Veterans Dental Care Act aims to establish a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide dental care to veterans residing in rural and highly rural areas. The program would utilize mobile dental clinics, temporary structures …
H.R. 5940, also known as the "Seniors Deserve Streamlined Medical Approvals for Timely, Efficient Recovery Care Act of 2025" or the "Seniors Deserve SMARTER Care Act of 2025", aims to prohibit the implementation of the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction …
The "Right to Enroll Act of 2025" (H.R. 5972) aims to extend the annual open enrollment period for qualified health plans offered through Exchanges (established by the Affordable Care Act) for the plan year 2026. Specifically, it directs the Secretary …
The "Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act" aims to provide temporary financial relief to long-term care pharmacies by establishing supply fees for prescriptions dispensed to certain Medicare beneficiaries. This bill amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act …
The Restoring Inpatient Mental Health Access Act of 2025 aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The amendment would allow for Federal financial participation for services furnished to patients in institutions for mental diseases under the Medicaid …
The HSAs for Heroes Act aims to expand Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility and usage for veterans. It allows all veterans, regardless of service-connected disability status, to contribute to HSAs. The act also permits HSA distributions for qualified caregiving expenses …
The VA Billing Accountability Act aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code, allowing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to waive copayments for hospital care, medical services, and medications if the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caused delays …
The "Connecting Veterans to Care Act of 2025" aims to improve transportation access for veterans to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. It amends Title 49 of the United States Code to expand eligibility for urbanized area formula grants …