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STRIVE Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3812| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
Adam Gray

Adam Gray

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Shomari Figures (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends title 38, United States Code, to establish new conditions under which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is prohibited from collecting healthcare copayments from veterans. It specifically addresses situations where delays or errors by the VA lead to unexpected or excessive charges. The legislation aims to protect veterans from financial burdens resulting from administrative failures within the Department. Under the proposed changes, the VA may not require a veteran to make a copayment if the Department's failure to process information within applicable timeliness standards prevents the veteran from paying within a two-year period. Furthermore, copayments exceeding $2,000 are prohibited if the amount is attributable to an error by a VA employee, official, or information system. The bill also grants the Secretary of Veterans Affairs discretionary authority to waive any copayment requirement when deemed appropriate, even without a formal request from the veteran.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3139
STRIVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8381
STRIVE Act of 2024
Jun 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 7, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 323.
Nov 7, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-371.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3139
    STRIVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8381
    STRIVE Act of 2024


  • June 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


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


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


  • November 7, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 323.


  • November 7, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-371.

Armed Forces and National Security

Health care costs and insuranceVeterans' medical care

STRIVE Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3812| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
This bill amends title 38, United States Code, to establish new conditions under which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is prohibited from collecting healthcare copayments from veterans. It specifically addresses situations where delays or errors by the VA lead to unexpected or excessive charges. The legislation aims to protect veterans from financial burdens resulting from administrative failures within the Department. Under the proposed changes, the VA may not require a veteran to make a copayment if the Department's failure to process information within applicable timeliness standards prevents the veteran from paying within a two-year period. Furthermore, copayments exceeding $2,000 are prohibited if the amount is attributable to an error by a VA employee, official, or information system. The bill also grants the Secretary of Veterans Affairs discretionary authority to waive any copayment requirement when deemed appropriate, even without a formal request from the veteran.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3139
STRIVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8381
STRIVE Act of 2024
Jun 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 7, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 323.
Nov 7, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-371.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3139
    STRIVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8381
    STRIVE Act of 2024


  • June 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


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


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


  • November 7, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 323.


  • November 7, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-371.
Adam Gray

Adam Gray

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Shomari Figures (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceVeterans' medical care