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S. 3653119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Apr 29, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026
Introduced:
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The VA would be required to clearly inform veterans of their existing rights, such as filing complaints and appealing decisions, through training, signage, and digital tools.
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This bill would require the VA to make sure veterans know their rights when using VA health care and benefits. The VA would need to post those rights in facilities and online, add them to its app and benefits portal within 180 days, include them in transition programs, and attach a summary to any claim or application acknowledgment. VA employees would receive yearly training on these rights.
This bill affects all veterans who interact with the VA and all VA employees who would be required to complete new annual training. The bill does not change who qualifies for VA benefits or create new legal rights to sue the VA.
Without this bill, veterans may not be clearly told they can file complaints without retaliation or appeal decisions they disagree with. This bill would make the VA responsible for actively sharing that information rather than leaving veterans to find it on their own.
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Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.