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To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".

House

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Bloomington, Illinois, as the "Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".

House

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Bloomington, Illinois, as the Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic

Latest action: Fri Dec 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal a certain limitation on the receipt of assistance under both the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Readiness and Employment program and Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs.

House

Repeals a limit on receiving both VA Veteran Readiness and Employment assistance and VA education benefits under title 38

Latest action: Mon Mar 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic, Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, as the "Sergeant First Class Floyd E. Lake Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic".

House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Latest action: Wed Jul 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands, as the "Lieutenant Colonel David C. Canegata III Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic".

House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Latest action: Wed Jul 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

House

Establishes an Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs within the Department of Veterans Affairs by amending title 38

Latest action: Thu May 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the management of acute sexual assault, and for other purposes.

House

Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to update its directives for managing acute sexual assault within veterans health care settings

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".

House

Disapproves the Department of Veterans Affairs rule on reproductive health services under the Congressional Review Act

Latest action: Tue Jan 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".

Senate

Disapproves the Department of Veterans Affairs rule on reproductive health services under the Congressional Review Act

Latest action: Wed Mar 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Reform Act of 2025

Senate

Reforms Department of Veterans Affairs procurement practices by changing acquisition rules and oversight for veterans affairs contracting

Latest action: Wed Jul 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

House

Appropriates fiscal year 2027 funding for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related veterans and defense agencies, while setting conditions on use of the funds

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing that care provided by employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is essential for meeting the health care needs of veterans of the United States.

Senate

Recognizes Department of Veterans Affairs employees as essential to meeting veterans' health care needs and urges continued support for timely care through VA and community providers

Latest action: Wed Dec 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act

House

Raises the Department of Veterans Affairs pay cap for medical physicists to allow higher compensation for that workforce

Latest action: Fri Jun 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Faster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026

Senate

Accelerates Department of Veterans Affairs construction by speeding approval and completion of VA construction projects

Latest action: Thu Apr 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 12, 2025, through May 16, 2025 as "Veterans Affairs Research Week" to celebrate the research, innovation, and significant contributions of the Department of Veterans Affairs to improving the lives of countless veterans, people in the United States, and individuals around the world.

Senate

Expresses support for Veterans Affairs Research Week and honors the 100-year anniversary of Department of Veterans Affairs research and its researchers

Latest action: Mon May 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Safeguarding Department of Veterans Affairs Dependent Education Benefits Act of 2025

Senate

Protects Department of Veterans Affairs dependent education benefits under the 2025 act for eligible family members

Latest action: Wed Sep 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Right to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes representation rights for Department of Veterans Affairs workers in matters involving veterans affairs employment

Latest action: Tue Nov 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Credentialing Integration Act of 2025

House

Establishes integrated medical credentialing between the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to streamline clinician qualification review

Latest action: Thu Jan 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Department of Veterans Affairs Claim Sharks Effective Warnings Act of 2025

Senate

Require effective warnings from the Department of Veterans Affairs about claim sharks targeting veterans' benefits claims

Latest action: Thu Jul 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Right to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025

House

Establishes a right to representation for Department of Veterans Affairs workers in employment matters

Latest action: Mon Nov 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

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

Senate

Increase the Department of Veterans Affairs pay cap for therapeutic medical physicists to support compensation for that specific medical specialty

Latest action: Wed Feb 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs women's health clinic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the Anna Mae Robertson VA Well Woman Clinic.

House

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs women's health clinic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the Anna Mae Robertson VA Well Woman Clinic

Latest action: Mon Jun 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".

House

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic

Latest action: Tue Feb 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic", and for other purposes.

House

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Riverhead, New York, as the Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn VA Clinic

Latest action: Wed Oct 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newton, New Jersey, as the "Anthony "Tony" J. Gallopo VA Clinic".

House

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newton, New Jersey, as the Anthony “Tony” J. Gallopo VA Clinic

Latest action: Thu Jul 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".

House

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic

Latest action: Thu Jul 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in Northport, New York, as the Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA Medical Center, and for other purposes.

House

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Northport, New York, as the Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA Medical Center

Latest action: Tue Sep 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Michigan Center, Michigan, as the "Captain Herbert Elfring VA Clinic".

House

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Michigan Center, Michigan, as the Captain Herbert Elfring VA Clinic

Latest action: Mon Jan 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a form for reimbursement of certain travel expenses by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Senate

Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to make travel reimbursement forms available by mail or at any VA medical facility and allow veterans to submit them in person or by mail

Latest action: Mon Mar 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic".

Senate

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic

Latest action: Tue Jan 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, VA Clinic, and for other purposes.

House

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, as the Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell VA Clinic

Latest action: Fri Sep 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to desginate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".

Senate

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic

Latest action: Thu Dec 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".

House

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Dallas, Texas, as the Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center

Latest action: Fri Dec 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center".

Senate

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Dallas, Texas, as the Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center

Latest action: Thu Jan 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic".

House

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic

Latest action: Thu Jul 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the plan of President Trump and Elon Musk to fire 83,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is unacceptable and must be rescinded.

Senate

Expresses the Senate's view that the Department of Veterans Affairs must immediately reject and rescind its workforce reduction and reorganization plan

Latest action: Wed Apr 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To deem certain individuals as parents of Department of Veterans Affairs employees for purposes of determining entitlement to certain family and medical leave for such employees.

House

Deems certain individuals to be parents of Department of Veterans Affairs employees when determining eligibility for family and medical leave

Latest action: Wed Mar 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to amend the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 to modify and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Senate

Modifies and reauthorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program under veterans mental health law

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

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.

House

Modify Department of Veterans Affairs Community Care Program payment rates based on where veterans' care or services are provided

Latest action: Tue Mar 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on the number of waivers to certain pay limitations that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may issue for critical health care personnel of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Latest action: Mon Jul 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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