Every Veteran Counts Act of 2025

This bill, known as the "Every Veteran Counts Act of 2025," mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs establish and maintain a comprehensive database of veteran demographic information. The legislation highlights the need for updated data, noting that the last National Survey of Veterans was conducted in 2010, and emphasizes that current, accessible information is crucial for effective policymaking and service provision to the evolving veteran population. The Secretary is required to make this data publicly available on a Department website, ensuring it is anonymized and machine-readable. The demographic data to be collected is extensive, including categories such as sex , gender identity , age , educational level , race and ethnicity , sexual orientation , household makeup , income , housing status , and employment status . It also covers detailed aspects of a veteran's military service history , including combat exposure, environmental hazards, and military sexual trauma, as well as their enrollment in VA healthcare and disability ratings. The website providing access to this database must be updated at least once annually. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within one year, detailing the progress, challenges, and opportunities in implementing the Department's data strategy.