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H. R. 8371 — An Act To make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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November 19, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:52,006
H.R. 8371 aims to enhance the laws overseen by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and addresses various issues concerning veterans' healthcare, economic opportunities, and more. It proposes improvements in healthcare services, supports educational benefits, and provides mental health resources...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8371 is a bill that tries to make things better for veterans by improving their healthcare, providing more education help, and giving extra support to their families, but needs to be careful about spending money wisely.
S. 4233 — To prohibit the use of Federal funds to provide or subsidize housing for aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States until the Secretary of Veterans determines that sufficient Federal resources exist to provide housing assistance to all homeless veterans.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:519
S. 4233, also known as the “Heroes Over Aliens Act” or the “HOA Act,” aims to block the use of federal funds for housing support to individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. This restriction would remain until the Secretary of Veterans Affairs confirms to Congress that there...
Simple Explanation
The bill says the U.S. government can't spend money to help people who aren't supposed to be in the country find a place to live until all homeless veterans have homes. This rule makes sure that veterans are taken care of first before anyone else.
H. R. 9815 — To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:533
H. R. 9815 aims to launch a pilot program led by the Attorney General, in partnership with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to improve the documentation of veterans incarcerated in state prisons and local jails. The program will provide grants and technical support to these...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help jails and prisons figure out which of their prisoners are veterans by giving them money and support to do a better job at keeping track. This way, veterans can get the special help and benefits they deserve.
H. R. 9339 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve interstate commerce carrier apprenticeship programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes.
August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:317
H. R. 9339, known as the "Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2024," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to enable the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve interstate commerce carrier apprenticeship programs. This change allows veterans who participate in...
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H. R. 9339 is a plan to help veterans learn how to drive big trucks for a job by letting them join special truck-driving training programs. This way, veterans can use their education benefits to learn how to be truck drivers in more places.
H. R. 9583 — To improve cybersecurity practices and improve digital literacy among veterans, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,997
H.R. 9583, titled the "Veterans Online Information and Cybersecurity Empowerment Act of 2024" or the "VOICE Act of 2024," aims to enhance cybersecurity practices and boost digital literacy among veterans. The bill recognizes the significant targeting of veterans by online...
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H.R. 9583 is a special plan to help veterans learn how to stay safe online and understand tricky internet stuff better. It gives money to groups who can teach veterans these important skills, but it needs to make sure the money is used well and safely.
S. RES. 698 — Expressing support for the designation of June 9, 2024, as Veterans Get Outside Day.
May 16, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:177
S. RES. 698 supports the creation of "Veterans Get Outside Day" on June 9, 2024. The resolution highlights the mental health challenges faced by veterans, such as traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress, and emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of nature. It calls...
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S. RES. 698 wants to make June 9, 2024, a special day for veterans to go outside and enjoy nature because it can help them feel better. The resolution also asks important people in charge of parks and veterans' programs to help promote this idea.
S. 4074 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve interstate commerce carrier apprenticeship programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes.
April 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:319
S. 4074, known as the “Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2024,” is a bill in the United States Senate. It aims to change the law so that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has the power to approve apprenticeship programs for truck drivers that cross state lines. This...
Simple Explanation
S. 4074 is a plan that lets an important helper for veterans decide if truck driving lessons that go through different states are good for veterans to use for their school help. This means veterans can use their special learning benefits more easily when becoming truck drivers.
S. 656 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the rules for approval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of commercial driver education programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes.
September 26, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:653
S. 656 aims to update the rules for approving commercial driver education programs so that veterans can receive educational benefits for these programs. It allows certain commercial driving programs that have been licensed and use an approved curriculum to be exempt from...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making it easier for veterans to use their school benefits for truck-driving schools by updating the approval rules, so they don't have to do lots of extra paperwork if the program is good and already approved.
H. R. 8481 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an extended deadline for the submission of applications regarding emergency treatment furnished in non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, and for other purposes.
May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:417
H.R. 8481 seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code by extending the deadline for veterans to submit applications for emergency medical treatment received outside of Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. Previously, the application for such authorization had to be submitted...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8481 wants to let veterans have more time to ask for help with their emergency doctor bills if they go to a hospital that isn't run by the VA (Veterans Affairs). The boss of the VA will decide how long that extra time is, but it will always be at least three days after they leave the hospital.
H. R. 8454 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to add to matters covered by counseling in the Transition Assistance Program.
May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:205
H. R. 8454 seeks to modify title 10 of the United States Code to enhance the counseling offered through the Transition Assistance Program for military members transitioning to civilian life. The bill proposes adding information about health care services available to veterans...
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H.R. 8454 wants to make sure that military members, when they leave service, get more help knowing about healthcare, especially if they've been hurt or threatened. It will help them learn about special services, like doctors and therapy, just for them through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
H. R. 8805 — To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans, and for other purposes.
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June 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:315
H.R. 8805, known as the “Veterans Legal Support Act of 2024,” aims to allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assist university law school programs that help veterans with legal issues. These programs can offer support for appeals and proceedings related to veterans'...
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H.R. 8805 wants to help schools with law programs so they can assist veterans who need help with things like getting benefits. The plan is to give these schools $10 million each year from 2025 to 2029 to make it happen.
H. R. 7883 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the duty of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a veteran with a medical examination in connection with certain claims for disability compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
April 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:357
H.R. 7883 is a bill that aims to improve how the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluates certain claims for disability compensation. It modifies procedures to ensure veterans receive appropriate medical examinations when there isn't enough medical evidence to make a decision...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7883 is a bill that wants to make sure veterans get the right check-ups when they ask for help because of injuries or sickness from their time in the military. It also makes sure we know if they were around anything dangerous, like toxic stuff, to keep things fair and clear.
H. R. 8048 — To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to determine the eligibility or entitlement of a member or former member of the Armed Forces described in subsection (a) to a benefit under a law administered by the Secretary solely based on alternative sources of evidence when the military service records or medical treatment records of the member or former member are incomplete because of damage or loss of records after being in the possession of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:708
H. R. 8048, known as the “Fred Hamilton Veterans’ Lost Records Act,” aims to assist veterans whose military service records or medical treatment records are incomplete due to damage or loss while in possession of the federal government. It allows the Secretary of Veterans...
Simple Explanation
The "Fred Hamilton Veterans’ Lost Records Act" is like a special rule that helps veterans get their benefits even if their important papers got lost. It lets people in charge use other clues, like doctors' notes or friends' stories, to figure out what the veterans need.
H. R. 7596 — To direct the Secretaries of Defense and of Veterans Affairs to take certain steps regarding research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women’s health, and for other purposes.
March 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:592
H.R. 7596, known as the “Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act,” aims to address research related to menopause and mid-life women's health, especially concerning women in the military and veterans. It directs the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7596 wants to make sure that the people in charge of the military and taking care of veterans learn more about women’s health issues, like menopause, so they can help better. They need to check what they know already, find out what they still need to learn, and tell everyone about it soon.
H. R. 4190 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to repay the estates of deceased beneficiaries for certain benefits paid by the Secretary and misused by fiduciaries of such beneficiaries.
September 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:370
H. R. 4190, known as the "Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to repay the estates of deceased veterans if their benefits were misused by fiduciaries. It ensures...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 4190 would let the government pay back money to families of veterans if someone who was supposed to take care of the veteran's money spent it wrongly. The rule is that this money won't go back to the person who made the mistake.
H. RES. 1225 — Expressing support for the designation of June, 9, 2024 in June as Veterans Get Outside Day.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:179
H. RES. 1225 proposes the designation of June 9, 2024, as "Veterans Get Outside Day" to encourage outdoor activities that support mental health among veterans. It highlights that a significant number of veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress, depression, and other mental...
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H. RES. 1225 wants June 9, 2024, to be “Veterans Get Outside Day,” encouraging veterans to enjoy outdoor activities because being outside can make them feel happier and healthier. The idea is for different government leaders to work together to make this day special for veterans.
H. R. 7777 — An Act To increase, effective as of December 1, 2024, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:564
H.R. 7777, also known as the “Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2024,” proposes to increase, starting December 1, 2024, the compensation rates for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the dependency and indemnity compensation rates for...
Simple Explanation
The bill called H.R. 7777 wants to give more money to veterans who got hurt while serving and to the families of certain veterans who have passed away. Starting December 1, 2024, they will get the same increase as people on Social Security, which means their money will go up a little bit to help with living costs, but it doesn’t say exactly how much until it's decided later.
H. R. 9415 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that domiciliary facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and State homes that provide housing to veterans have resident advocates.
August 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:519
H. R. 9415 proposes changes to title 38 of the United States Code to ensure that both the Department of Veterans Affairs' domiciliary facilities and State homes providing housing to veterans have resident advocates. These advocates would serve as liaisons between veterans and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9415 is like asking every place where veterans live to have a special helper, called a resident advocate, who can listen to the veterans' problems and tell the right people if something's not okay. This makes sure the veterans feel heard and their homes are safe and happy.
H. R. 7150 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve equitable access to certain benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and to improve certain outreach to individuals who served uniformed services and dependents of such individuals, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,891
H.R. 7150 aims to enhance equitable access to certain benefits for veterans' survivors by amending title 38 of the United States Code. This bill proposes the collection of demographic data to identify underserved groups among survivors receiving benefits like pensions and...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that people who are family members of soldiers who have passed away know about and get the help they deserve, like money to help them. It also wants to check who needs the most help, but they have to be careful about not making mistakes or upsetting people while doing this.
S. 4061 — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to maintain a toll-free telephone helpline for veterans and other eligible individuals to use to obtain information about the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:463
S. 4061, titled the "Veterans Assistance Helpline Act of 2024," mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs keep a toll-free helpline for veterans and other qualified individuals. This helpline will offer information and guidance on benefits and services provided by the...
Simple Explanation
The "Veterans Assistance Helpline Act of 2024" is about making sure veterans can call a special phone line for free to get help and information about their benefits, and the law wants the people answering the phones to be friendly and helpful.
H. R. 9525 — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.
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September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,744
H. R. 9525, known as the "Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act" or "SAVES Act," is a proposed law that requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to set up a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations. These organizations will provide service dogs to veterans who are eligible due...
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The "SAVES Act" wants to help veterans by giving money to groups that train service dogs to help these veterans, especially if they have trouble moving or feel sad or scared. It plans to spend $10 million each year for five years so these veterans can get their helpful dogs for free.
H. R. 4424 — An Act To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to study and report on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma in veterans who served in the Vietnam theater of operations during the Vietnam era, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:648
H. R. 4424 requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to study the prevalence of a specific type of liver cancer, called cholangiocarcinoma, in veterans who served in Vietnam. The study will identify how common the cancer is among Vietnam veterans compared to other U.S....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 4424 wants the government to check how many old soldiers from the Vietnam War have a special kind of liver cancer compared to regular people, and it helps them think about what to do next. Plus, it makes a tiny change to a date about home loans for veterans.
H. R. 8607 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain legatees of certain veterans eligible for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,155
H.R. 8607, known as the "VA Housing Loan Forever Act of 2024," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to allow certain legatees of veterans to become eligible for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It allows living veterans who served between 1944 and...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets certain family members of old soldiers use special loans to buy homes, even if the soldiers haven’t used them yet. It makes sure the soldiers can change their mind if the loans haven’t been used, and sets rules for how the family can use these loans.
H. R. 4190 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to repay the estates of deceased beneficiaries for certain benefits paid by the Secretary and misused by fiduciaries of such beneficiaries.
September 09, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:581
H. R. 4190, also known as the "Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act," aims to change the United States Code to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays the estates of deceased veterans for some benefits that were paid out but misused by those managing the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4190 is a plan to make sure that if someone was supposed to take care of a veteran's money but didn't do their job right and stole it, the government will pay back the veteran's family. This helps make sure veterans' money is safe and that their families get what they should have gotten.
H. R. 7657 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revise a certain directive of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:275
H.R. 7657 aims to change a Veterans Health Administration directive to allow certain individuals to volunteer for transporting veterans to Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. The bill specifically requires revisions to a directive related to COVID-19...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7657 is a bill that wants to let people who haven't had their COVID-19 shots help drive veterans to their doctor visits, but only if it's safe and okay to do so. The bill asks for some rules to be changed so more people can help with driving, but it doesn't talk about any new safety steps or money to make it happen.
H. R. 2911 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to periodically review the automatic maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:417
H.R. 2911, known as the “Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2024,” aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a review every five years, starting January 1, 2025, of the automatic maximum...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that every five years, the people in charge of taking care of soldiers' insurance have to check if the amount of money being offered is still enough, and they do this by seeing how much stuff costs these days compared to before.
H. R. 4016 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the repayment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of benefits misused by a fiduciary.
April 30, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:519
H. R. 4016, titled the “Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act,” is a bill that aims to improve the process by which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays veterans whose benefits have been misused by their fiduciaries. The bill requires that misused benefits be repaid to the affected beneficiary...
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The Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act is a new rule that helps veterans get their money back if someone they trust takes it without permission. It also tells the people in charge to act quickly and try hard to get the money back from the person who took it.
H. R. 6874 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a system or process to actively monitor the veteran self-service and data transmission functions of the main internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs for certain adverse events, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,384
H. R. 6874, also known as the “Department of Veterans Affairs Watching over Electronic Benefits Act” or the “VA WEB Act,” aims to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website runs smoothly and securely. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create a...
Simple Explanation
The VA WEB Act is a plan to make sure that the VA's computer site works well and keeps veterans' information safe by watching it closely for any problems and telling important people about big issues.
H. R. 7347 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on whether the Secretary will include certain psychedelic drugs in the formulary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
February 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:348
H. R. 7347 aims to change the United States Code to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on whether newly approved or licensed psychedelic drugs will be added to the Department of Veterans Affairs' list of available medications. The bill specifies that the...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7347 wants to make sure that the person in charge of helping veterans has to tell government helpers if they will let doctors give veterans special new medicines called psychedelic drugs, explaining why or why not within six months after these medicines are okay to use.
S. 5221 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for memorial headstones and markers furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who died before November 11, 1998, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:271
S. 5221, also known as the "Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code by expanding the eligibility for memorial headstones and markers provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, it removes the restrictions that...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let more people, who served in the military and passed away before a certain year, have special stones put on their graves to honor them. It doesn’t say how much this will cost or exactly who gets it, which might cause some confusion.
H. R. 7777 — To increase, effective as of December 1, 2024, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
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March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:622
H.R. 7777, titled the “Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2024,” proposes to adjust the compensation rates for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the dependency and indemnity compensation for certain survivors of disabled veterans. Starting...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7777 wants to make sure that veterans who got hurt while serving and their families receive more money starting December 1, 2024, just like how older people get more Social Security money when prices go up. But it doesn't say exactly how much more they'll get until it's decided how much extra Social Security will be.
H. R. 4016 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the repayment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of benefits misused by a fiduciary.
April 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:666
H. R. 4016, also known as the "Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to ensure that the Department of Veterans Affairs repays benefits misused by fiduciaries. If a fiduciary misuses a veteran's benefits, the Secretary of Veterans...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4016 wants to make sure that if someone trusted to take care of a veteran's money uses it the wrong way, the veteran gets their money back, and the government will try to get the money back from the person who took it.
H. R. 9934 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide transportation to and from Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation or counseling.
October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:263
H. R. 9934 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to make it permanently possible for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide transportation to and from VA facilities. This transportation service is meant to help veterans who require vocational rehabilitation...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a helper for veterans who need to get to special appointments to learn new jobs or talk to someone for advice; this bill wants to make sure that helper is always available to drive them there and back.
S. 5325 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from persons recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:897
S. 5325, known as the “Veterans Claims Education Act of 2024,” aims to improve the assistance provided to veterans filing claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs. It mandates that veterans be informed about free representation available through accredited veterans...
Simple Explanation
The Veterans Claims Education Act of 2024 is a plan to help veterans understand who can offer them free help when they make special requests to the people in charge of veterans' benefits. It wants to make sure veterans know about free helpers and stay away from people who might charge them money for help.
H. R. 7347 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on whether the Secretary will include certain psychedelic drugs in the formulary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
September 06, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:485
H. R. 7347 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on whether certain newly approved or licensed psychedelic drugs will be added to the Department of Veterans Affairs' formulary. This includes...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the person in charge of helping veterans with their medicine to check if new special drugs can be given to veterans. They have to tell some important people their decision pretty quickly after the drugs get a green light.
H. R. 7793 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide an individual with a claim for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs with more options to appeal a decision of the Secretary with respect to such claim to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and for other purposes.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:909
H.R. 7793, titled the "Veterans Appeals Options Expansion Act of 2024," aims to improve the appeals process for veterans seeking benefits. The bill allows a form submitted with an incorrect format to be considered as an intent to file a claim, prevents cases from being moved...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7793 wants to make it easier for veterans to ask for changes if they don't agree with decisions about their benefits. It aims to give veterans more ways to appeal and help their cases get solved faster.
H. R. 2911 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to periodically review the automatic maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes.
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September 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:462
H.R. 2911, titled the “Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2024,” proposes changes to the United States Code concerning life insurance for servicemembers and veterans. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct regular reviews of the maximum...
Simple Explanation
The "Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2024" is a plan to make sure the life insurance for soldiers is always fair by checking the amount every few years and adjusting it based on how much prices are going up. This helps keep the insurance money helpful and updated so families get enough support if needed.
H. R. 2911 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to periodically review the automatic maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:714
H. R. 2911, titled the “Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2024,” proposes amendments to title 38 of the United States Code to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs reviews the maximum insurance coverage levels under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that every five years, the government checks if the money that soldiers get for their life insurance is still fair and enough when things cost more over time, using something called the Consumer Price Index. This helps soldiers and their families have the right amount of money they might need if things get more expensive.

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