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Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3455| House 
| Updated: 10/10/2025
Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to undertake a comprehensive study on integrating distributed ledger technology (DLT) into the Department's operations. The study will specifically evaluate the feasibility, potential benefits, and inherent risks associated with using DLT to enhance the adjudication of claims and combat fraud, waste, and abuse within the VA's benefits administration systems. The examination will focus on how DLT can improve the clarity, traceability, and reliability of veterans' benefits claims by securely recording adjudication steps, thereby reducing fraudulent and inaccurate claims through robust verification processes. It also aims to improve accountability in claims handling and aid in identifying irregularities in benefits delivery. For the study, the Secretary must consult with DLT experts, representatives from veterans service organizations, and other federal agencies experienced with the technology. Within one year of enactment, a detailed report must be submitted to the Congressional Committees on Veterans' Affairs, outlining the study's findings, potential benefits and risks, and recommendations for pilot programs or necessary legislative and administrative actions.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9216
Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2024
May 15, 2025
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 3, 2025
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 10, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 292.
Oct 10, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-340.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9216
    Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2024


  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 3, 2025
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • October 10, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 292.


  • October 10, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-340.

Armed Forces and National Security

Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsVeterans' pensions and compensation

Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3455| House 
| Updated: 10/10/2025
This bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to undertake a comprehensive study on integrating distributed ledger technology (DLT) into the Department's operations. The study will specifically evaluate the feasibility, potential benefits, and inherent risks associated with using DLT to enhance the adjudication of claims and combat fraud, waste, and abuse within the VA's benefits administration systems. The examination will focus on how DLT can improve the clarity, traceability, and reliability of veterans' benefits claims by securely recording adjudication steps, thereby reducing fraudulent and inaccurate claims through robust verification processes. It also aims to improve accountability in claims handling and aid in identifying irregularities in benefits delivery. For the study, the Secretary must consult with DLT experts, representatives from veterans service organizations, and other federal agencies experienced with the technology. Within one year of enactment, a detailed report must be submitted to the Congressional Committees on Veterans' Affairs, outlining the study's findings, potential benefits and risks, and recommendations for pilot programs or necessary legislative and administrative actions.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9216
Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2024
May 15, 2025
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 3, 2025
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 10, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 292.
Oct 10, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-340.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9216
    Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2024


  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 3, 2025
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • October 10, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 292.


  • October 10, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-340.
Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsVeterans' pensions and compensation