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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.
May 01, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:505
H.R. 4016, known as the “Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act,” is a bill aimed at improving how the Department of Veterans Affairs handles the repayment of veterans' benefits that are misused by fiduciaries. The bill amends Section 6107 of title 38 in the United States Code,...
Simple Explanation
Imagine someone is supposed to keep your toys safe but loses them; this bill makes sure your toys (or money) get replaced quickly if someone loses them and tries extra hard to get the lost toys back from that person.
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. 9216 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of distributed ledger technology in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:775
H. R. 9216 instructs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a detailed study on using distributed ledger technology, like blockchain, within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The goal is to explore how this technology could make managing veterans' benefits and records...
Simple Explanation
Imagine the Department of Veterans Affairs wants to see if a special kind of digital technology called "blockchain" can help them keep veterans' information safe and organized. This bill tells them to study how useful it might be and share their findings with Congress soon.
H. R. 5687 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize health savings accounts.
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February 13, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,889
H.R. 5687 aims to update health savings accounts (HSAs) under the Internal Revenue Code. The bill proposes several changes, including allowing certain veterans and individuals eligible for Medicare due to age to contribute to HSAs, and it clarifies the treatment of specific medical expenses...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5687 is a plan to change how people can save money for health needs, making it easier for veterans and older adults to save, and allowing more types of health plans to join in. It also tries to let married people save together and sets new rules for how much money can go into these savings, but some parts might be a bit confusing without more details.
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'...
Simple Explanation
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. 10012 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:420
H. R. 10012 proposes to modify title 38 of the United States Code to allow veterans to receive eyeglass lens fittings as part of the medical services offered through the Veterans Community Care Program. The bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create regulations...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to let veterans get their glasses fitted by nearby non-VA doctors, making it easier for them to see clearly. It also asks the government to check if everything is working well and report back after six months.
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.
H. R. 3738 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,316
H.R. 3738 aims to create the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This new administration would focus on managing programs related to job training, education, housing loans, and transitioning services for...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3738 is a plan to set up a new department in charge of helping soldiers find jobs, homes, and more when they leave the military. A special leader, chosen by important people, will guide this new department.
H. R. 7674 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Advisory Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Veterans.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,028
H.R. 7674 proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to create an Advisory Committee focused on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Veterans. This committee would be established within the Department of Veterans Affairs and would include members from the public,...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress wants to set up a special group to help make sure that veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer get the right benefits and services they need by giving advice and making suggestions to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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. 5074 — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide to Congress quarterly briefings on budgetary shortfalls of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to prohibit the provision of bonuses to Department of Veterans Affairs employees in Senior Executive Service positions in fiscal years with budgetary shortfalls, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,245
S. 5074 requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide Congress with quarterly briefings on any budget shortfalls the Department of Veterans Affairs may face. Additionally, the bill prohibits giving bonuses to Senior Executive Service employees of the Department in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that leaders in charge of helping veterans tell Congress if they run low on money every few months, and it also stops fancy bonuses if there isn’t enough money to help veterans properly.
S. 5036 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:558
S. 5036, also known as the "Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends Act of 2024" or the "MEDAL Act of 2024," proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code. It aims to increase the rate of the special pension provided to living Medal of Honor...
Simple Explanation
The MEDAL Act of 2024 wants to give much more money each month to special heroes called Medal of Honor winners, and also to their spouses if they're gone, to thank them for their bravery.
H. R. 9747 — An Act Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:10,664
H.R. 9747, known as the "Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025," is a bill that allows the U.S. government to continue funding for various federal departments and agencies at the same levels as the previous year through December 20, 2024, or until new...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9747 is a plan from the U.S. Congress that keeps the government running by using last year's money levels until December 20, 2024, making sure important things like defense and health still have money while they work on new plans.
S. 2181 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the sunset on entitlement to memorial headstones and markers for commemoration of veterans and certain individuals and to repeal the sunset on authority to bury remains of certain spouses and children in national cemeteries, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:282
S. 2181, known as the "Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2023," aims to remove deadlines that currently restrict certain benefits for veterans and their families. The bill repeals the sunset provision, which means that entitlement to memorial headstones and markers...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that families of veterans can always get special grave markers and be buried in special cemeteries without any deadlines. It removes the dates that would stop these benefits in the future, so they can keep going forever.
H. R. 7365 — An Act To provide PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:890
H.R. 7365, known as the "Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act" or the "VETS Safe Travel Act," aims to make the TSA PreCheck Program available at no cost to certain severely injured or disabled veterans. These veterans must meet specific criteria, such as being...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7365 wants to let certain veterans who have serious injuries use a special faster airport security line for free, and it asks the government workers to work together to make this happen and tell Congress how it's going.
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. 4396 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize an individual who is awarded the Purple Heart for service in the Armed Forces to transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to a family member, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,289
The bill S. 4396 proposes to amend title 38 of the United States Code to allow veterans who have received the Purple Heart for their service to transfer their unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to their family members. The bill sets out who is eligible, including...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let people who got a special medal for being brave while serving in the military give their extra school help to their family, like kids or a husband or wife, so they can go to school too. This school help can last for up to three years.
H. R. 9404 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide extended care services to spouses of certain veterans.
August 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:281
H.R. 9404, also known as the “Home Health Aides for Veterans’ Spouses Act,” proposes changes to title 38 of the United States Code. The bill would allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide extended care services to the spouses of certain veterans, specifically if the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9404 wants to help older veterans' spouses by allowing them to get special care, just like the veterans do, if it's good for both of them. This means older veterans and their wives or husbands can get extra help when they need it.
H. R. 8881 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to permanently authorize the performance of Department of Veterans Affairs disability examinations by non-Department physicians pursuant to contracts, and for other purposes.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:799
H. R. 8881 aims to change the law to allow doctors who are not part of the Department of Veterans Affairs to perform disability exams for veterans. These non-Department doctors would work under contracts and could carry out exams in any state, even if they are not licensed...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8881 wants to let doctors who don't work for the Veterans’ Department check if veterans have disabilities, even if they aren't licensed in the state they are working in, as long as they have a contract.
— An Act to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the sunset on entitlement to memorial headstones and markers for commemoration of veterans and certain individuals and to repeal the sunset on authority to bury remains of certain spouses and children in national cemeteries, and for other purposes.
November 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed Amendment House
Congress:118
Words:292
S. 2181 is a bill designed to support military families by making changes to the United States Code regarding veterans’ benefits. It extends the entitlement to memorial headstones and markers for veterans and certain other individuals until September 30, 2032, instead of the...
Simple Explanation
S. 2181 is a plan to keep helping families of soldiers by giving them special grave markers and allowing certain family members to be buried in important national cemeteries until the year 2032. This means they have more time to use these special services.
H. R. 9806 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Office of Veterans Experience, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:753
H. R. 9806 proposes the creation of the Office of Veterans Experience within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office, led by a Chief Veterans Experience Officer, will focus on improving how veterans access and use their benefits by analyzing barriers and collecting...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9806 wants to make a new office in the government to help veterans—people who used to be in the army—get the benefits they're promised. It also wants to make sure that a special phone line, where veterans can ask for help, is doing a good job.
S. 5370 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and enhance the work opportunity tax credit, to encourage longer-service employment, and to modernize the credit to make it more effective as a hiring incentive for targeted workers, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,134
The bill, S. 5370, aims to update the Internal Revenue Code to improve the work opportunity tax credit, which businesses can use to lower their taxes if they hire targeted employees. It proposes increasing the percentage of first-year wages that can be claimed, especially for...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan to help people get more jobs by giving businesses a bigger reward when they hire certain groups of people, like veterans or those getting food help. It also wants to help people stay in their jobs for longer to earn even more rewards, starting from the year 2025.
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.
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.
S. 4997 — Making supplemental appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:631
S. 4997 is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate that proposes additional funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. It appropriates over $2.8 billion for veterans' compensation, pensions, and readjustment benefits and ensures these funds...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give extra money to help care for veterans and make sure they get what they need, but it doesn't clearly say exactly how the money will be used or why they chose those amounts. It's like saying, "Here's a big jar of cookies to share," but not telling anyone how many cookies each person should get or when it's okay for them to take them.
S. 3979 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:775
S. 3979 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to make a temporary pilot program permanent. This program allows contract physicians, who are not Department of Veterans Affairs employees, to perform medical disability examinations for veterans applying for benefits....
Simple Explanation
S. 3979 wants to make sure that doctors from outside a special group can help check if soldiers who got sick or hurt can get some help, and it will also tell people in charge if this idea is saving money and working well.
H. R. 7365 — To provide PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:911
H.R. 7365, known as the "Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act" or "VETS Safe Travel Act," aims to allow certain severely injured or disabled veterans to participate in the TSA PreCheck Program at no cost, provided they meet security requirements. Eligible veterans are those...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7365 wants to let certain veterans who have serious injuries or disabilities use a faster airport security line called TSA PreCheck without paying for it. It plans for the TSA and Veterans Affairs to work together to help these veterans join the program.
S. 2513 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
December 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,888
S. 2513, titled the “Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2024,” seeks to enhance benefits and services administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill includes provisions to improve the publication of disability benefit forms, enhance travel reimbursements...
Simple Explanation
The Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2024 wants to make things better for veterans by helping them with things like travel costs for medical check-ups and offering special programs for law students. It also plans to add more judges to a special court for veteran matters.
S. 5324 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure veterans of secrecy oath programs receive the full benefits they have earned, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,774
S. 5324 aims to modify benefits for veterans involved in secrecy oath programs, where they pledged not to disclose information about their services under threat of penalty. The bill seeks to ensure these veterans receive the benefits they earned, even if they kept their oaths...
Simple Explanation
S. 5324 is a bill designed to make sure that veterans who promised to keep military secrets are still able to get the benefits they deserve, even if they missed the usual deadline to apply. It also asks the Department of Veterans Affairs to let these veterans know they can get help and give them any missed benefits from the past.
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. 9575 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the fees payable on home loans made or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:360
H.R. 9575 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to change title 38 of the United States Code by removing fees on home loans guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill, titled the "Affordable Housing for Veterans Act," proposes to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9575 is a plan to help veterans buy homes at a lower cost by removing extra charges, but it also means taking away a big amount of money from another part of the government that collects taxes.
S. 141 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve certain programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs for home and community based services for veterans, and for other purposes.
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December 19, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:51,422
The bill, known as the "Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act," aims to enhance various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs, focusing on home, community-based services, and support for veterans and their caregivers. It introduces new...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making life better for veterans by giving them more help at home, with health, jobs, and school. It gives money to help veterans and their families, but some parts might need clearer rules to make sure everything is fair.
H. R. 9511 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:469
H.R. 9511 proposes changes to Title 38 of the United States Code to help veterans who were possibly exposed to radiation and other harmful substances at the Nevada Test and Training Range. The bill aims to create a presumption that veterans involved in certain activities at...
Simple Explanation
This bill helps veterans who may have been near harmful stuff like radiation while working at a big training area in Nevada. It says that if they were there from a certain time, it's assumed things like some lumps they might get could be because they were working there, making it easier for them to get help from the government.
H. R. 9948 — 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 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:263
H. R. 9948 aims to change the law to make it permanent that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs can provide transportation for veterans to and from Department of Veterans Affairs facilities for vocational rehabilitation or counseling. This bill removes some previous...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that veterans can always get rides from the Department of Veterans Affairs to places where they get help with jobs or advice, so they don't have to worry about transportation. It also changes some rules, but doesn't clearly say what those changes mean.
H. R. 5890 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to deny the claim of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by such Secretary on the sole basis that such veteran failed to appear for a medical examination associated with such claim.
September 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,224
H. R. 5890, known as the "Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2023," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. This bill limits the power of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to deny veterans' claims for benefits solely because the veteran did not attend a related...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, if a veteran misses a doctor’s appointment for checking if they can get help, they can’t be told “no” just because of that. Also, it helps make things clearer about some rules for decisions and loans for houses for veterans.
S. RES. 745 — Expressing support for and celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the G.I. Bill.
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June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:345
The resolution, S. RES. 745, was submitted in the Senate to express support and celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, known as the G.I. Bill. This Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and provided various benefits to World War II...
Simple Explanation
In 1944, the G.I. Bill was created to help soldiers who fought in World War II by giving them money for school and home loans. Now, 80 years later, people are encouraged to celebrate all the good things this bill has done to help them learn and live better lives.
H. R. 7919 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain revisions to the manual of the Veterans Benefits Administration and to improve the quality of the adjudication of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,565
The bill, H.R. 7919, known as the "Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2024," proposes changes to improve the adjudication process for veterans' benefits claims. It aims to revise specific manuals, require reviews and trainings for Department of Veterans Affairs employees, and...
Simple Explanation
The new bill wants to help make sure that people who decide on benefits for veterans, like soldiers who have been in wars, do a better job. It suggests improving manuals, training, and checking the quality of their decisions to make them better and fairer.
H. R. 7480 — An Act To amend section 102(a)(20) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to require the exclusion of service-connected disability compensation when determining whether a person is a person of low and moderate income, a person of low income, or a person of moderate income, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:414
H. R. 7480, also known as the “Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act,” aims to change the way service-connected disability compensation affects income determinations for housing benefits. The bill mandates that when states or local governments decide whether a person...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help disabled veterans by making sure the money they get for their disability doesn't count when deciding if they qualify for certain housing benefits, so they might get better help with finding a home.
H. R. 8580 — An Act Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:21,550
H. R. 8580 aims to allocate funds for military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill outlines appropriations for various branches of the military for construction projects, family housing, and other...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about spending money to build and fix things for the military and helps veterans get healthcare and other benefits, but some rules might make it harder for certain people to get the care they need.
H. R. 9468 — An Act Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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September 20, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:896
The Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 provides additional funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs to compensate for a budget shortfall. It allocates over $2 billion for compensation and pensions and nearly $600...
Simple Explanation
The Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 is like giving extra money to a piggy bank for veterans to make sure there’s enough for their needs, but it's important to keep an eye on how and when the money is used to make sure it isn't wasted.
H. R. 10109 — To amend the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to clarify that military retirement pay shall not be considered to be a social insurance payment.
November 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:205
H.R. 10109 aims to amend the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to ensure that military retirement pay is not treated as a social insurance payment. This means that veterans receiving military retirement benefits will not have these payments considered in the same category...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10109 is a bill that says when people who used to be in the military get their retirement money, it's not the same as other types of payments that might affect their ability to get additional help if they are not working.
H. R. 9057 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make extend the delimiting date for certain benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
July 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:265
The Gulf War Survivor Benefits Update Act of 2024 aims to change a part of the United States Code related to benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans. Specifically, it proposes extending the cutoff date for these benefits. Instead of ending on January 1,...
Simple Explanation
The Gulf War Survivor Benefits Update Act of 2024 is about helping the husbands and wives of soldiers who served in the Persian Gulf War get benefits for a longer time. Before, they had to stop getting help by 2001, but now they can get it until ten years after the war is officially over, making it easier for them to plan and receive help.
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...
Simple Explanation
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.
S. 2513 — An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:2,853
The Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2024 aims to enhance benefits for veterans by amending title 38 of the United States Code. It includes improvements to the publication of disability benefit forms, reimbursing veterans for travel expenses related to medical disability...
Simple Explanation
The Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2024 is a plan to give better help to veterans by making it easier for them to get benefits and support. It includes things like paying for travel to medical appointments, helping veterans with some money programs, and having more judges to help solve veterans' problems faster.
H. R. 7480 — An Act To amend section 102(a)(20) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to require the exclusion of service-connected disability compensation when determining whether a person is a person of low and moderate income, a person of low income, or a person of moderate income, and for other purposes.
December 04, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:454
H. R. 7480 aims to change how income is calculated for certain housing assistance programs by excluding service-connected disability compensation received from the Department of Veterans Affairs. This change will help veterans by ensuring their disability compensation does...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the rules so that when the government checks if a veteran is poor enough to get help with housing, they don't count the money the veteran gets because of a disability they got while serving in the military. This way, veterans can still qualify for help even if they get disability money.
H. R. 8371 — To make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:63,675
H.R. 8371, titled the "Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act," proposes a series of improvements to laws affecting veterans, managed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It aims to enhance healthcare services, economic opportunities, housing...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan to help veterans, or people who used to be in the military, get better healthcare, homes, and education. It's trying to make sure they have everything they need, but some parts need clearer rules to make sure everything is fair and works well.
H. R. 9734 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to former members of the Armed Forces, discharged on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, certain benefits furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:978
The bill H.R. 9734, titled the "Securing the Rights our Veterans Earned Act" or the "SERVE Act," aims to extend certain benefits to former U.S. Armed Forces members who were discharged due to sexual orientation or gender identity. It proposes amendments to title 38 of the...
Simple Explanation
The SERVE Act wants to help soldiers who left the military because of who they love or how they see themselves. It plans to offer them support like hospital visits and learning opportunities, and make sure they know about these benefits.

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