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PROVIDE Act

USA119th CongressHR-6588| House 
| Updated: 1/5/2026
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to significantly assist veterans impacted by major disasters by expediting their disability compensation claims. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish new regulations that include veterans residing in Presidentially-declared major disaster areas as a category for priority claims processing . Beyond simply adding them to the priority list, the legislation mandates special considerations for these veterans. The Secretary must prescribe additional regulations to allow for flexible evidence requirements and flexible filing deadlines , acknowledging the difficulties veterans may face in disaster-stricken areas. Furthermore, within 60 days of enactment, the Department of Veterans Affairs is required to post a permanent notice on its website, informing all veterans about the expanded eligibility criteria for priority claims processing.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-9020
PROVIDE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6970
PROVIDE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5499
PROVIDE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-84
PROVIDE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10107
PROVIDE Act
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 5, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-9020
    PROVIDE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6970
    PROVIDE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5499
    PROVIDE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-84
    PROVIDE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10107
    PROVIDE Act


  • December 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 5, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

PROVIDE Act

USA119th CongressHR-6588| House 
| Updated: 1/5/2026
This bill aims to significantly assist veterans impacted by major disasters by expediting their disability compensation claims. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish new regulations that include veterans residing in Presidentially-declared major disaster areas as a category for priority claims processing . Beyond simply adding them to the priority list, the legislation mandates special considerations for these veterans. The Secretary must prescribe additional regulations to allow for flexible evidence requirements and flexible filing deadlines , acknowledging the difficulties veterans may face in disaster-stricken areas. Furthermore, within 60 days of enactment, the Department of Veterans Affairs is required to post a permanent notice on its website, informing all veterans about the expanded eligibility criteria for priority claims processing.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-9020
PROVIDE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6970
PROVIDE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5499
PROVIDE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-84
PROVIDE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10107
PROVIDE Act
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 5, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-9020
    PROVIDE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6970
    PROVIDE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5499
    PROVIDE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-84
    PROVIDE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10107
    PROVIDE Act


  • December 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 5, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted