Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2026

MMU Rural Expansion Act of 2026

A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lubbock, Texas, as the "Lieutenant General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".

Empowering States to Serve Veterans Act

Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026

New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act

The proposal would expand healthcare services for veterans in New Mexico by adding two counties to a Veterans Integrated Service Network, which is a regional system that coordinates VA medical care and benefits. This change would allow veterans in those counties to access VA healthcare services more easily through the expanded network. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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

This bill would officially name the Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Newton, New Jersey after Anthony "Tony" J. Gallopo, honoring his contributions. The clinic provides healthcare services to veterans in the area, and the naming would recognize Gallopo's legacy. This is a ceremonial designation that does not change how the clinic operates or what services it provides.

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

This bill designates the multispecialty clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Marietta, Georgia, as the Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic or the Colonel Michael H. Boyce VA Clinic.

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

This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in San Jose, California, as the Corporal Patrick D. Tillman Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic or the Pat Tillman VA Clinic.

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

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

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

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

Veteran Acquired Brain Injury Caregiving Act

The Department of Veterans Affairs would test a new program allowing veterans with acquired brain injuries to use existing veteran care funds to hire and direct their own caregivers, giving them more control over who helps them and how they receive support. This pilot program would let veterans with brain injuries choose their own care providers rather than relying solely on VA-assigned staff, potentially improving their quality of life and independence. The program is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Veteran Suicide Spousal Career Services Act

The bill would expand the disabled veterans' outreach program to help certain spouses of disabled veterans find jobs and access employment services. Currently, these support services are limited mainly to veterans themselves, but this change would allow eligible spouses to receive the same job training, placement assistance, and career counseling. This would affect military families by giving spouses additional resources to enter or advance in the workforce.

Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs would be required to set fair payment rates for home and community-based services like in-home care and assisted living that it provides to veterans. This ensures that veterans can access these services without the VA underpaying providers, which could limit availability or quality of care. The bill affects veterans who need long-term care services and the healthcare providers who deliver them.

POPCaP Act of 2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs would create a specialized program to study and treat prostate cancer using precision medicine, which tailors treatment to each patient's specific cancer characteristics. This program would help veterans with prostate cancer receive more personalized and potentially more effective care based on their individual tumor genetics and biology. The initiative aims to improve outcomes for the thousands of veterans diagnosed with this disease each year.

Warriors to Workforce Act of 2026

This bill would increase the amount of money the Department of Veterans Affairs pays to veterans during their first year of apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs. Veterans pursuing hands-on career training would receive higher educational assistance benefits to help cover costs during that initial year. The change aims to make it more affordable for veterans to transition into skilled trades and other career paths through apprenticeships.

Servicemember Residence Protection Act of 2026

The proposal would prevent squatters from gaining legal ownership rights to homes owned by active-duty military members and veterans, overriding state laws that might otherwise allow someone to claim property after occupying it for a certain period of time. This protection would apply even if a service member is deployed overseas or unable to actively maintain their property during military service. The change aims to safeguard military families' homes from being lost to squatters while they are serving their country.

Improving Personal Risk Assessments to Prevent Suicide Act

The Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs would be required to study and report on how military sexual trauma and domestic violence contribute to suicide and suicidal thoughts among active-duty service members and veterans. The agencies would then brief Congress on their findings to help identify ways to better support and protect those affected by these traumatic experiences. This affects military personnel, veterans, and the agencies responsible for their mental health and safety.

CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs would be allowed to permanently accept donations of buildings, land, and construction services from individuals and organizations to help improve VA facilities, rather than having this ability expire as it currently does under a temporary pilot program. This would let the VA accept both physical donations and money specifically earmarked for maintenance projects and minor construction work without having to go through lengthy approval processes each time. Veterans and VA facilities would benefit from these donated resources, which could help expand or improve healthcare and services without requiring Congress to appropriate additional taxpayer funds.

Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act

The Department of Veterans Affairs would create a task force to study and address blast overpressure injuries—the invisible wounds caused by explosions that affect many veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. The task force would research these injuries, improve how they're diagnosed and treated, and develop better support programs for affected veterans. This effort aims to better understand a serious health problem that has impacted thousands of service members but remains less visible than other combat injuries.