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CRUISE Act

USA119th CongressHR-7083| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) system for reimbursing automobile sellers who provide vehicles to certain disabled veterans. It amends existing law to ensure greater efficiency and accountability in these financial transactions, ultimately benefiting both veterans and sellers. Key provisions include requiring the VA to make payments in compliance with prompt payment standards, specifically within 30 days. If a payment is not processed within this timeframe, the Secretary must publicly disclose the number of days taken. Furthermore, the bill mandates the centralization of the payment process within the VA's Central Office and the development of a system to track and resolve payments outstanding for over 90 days.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2554
CRUISE Act
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 2, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 24, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2554
    CRUISE Act


  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 2, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • February 24, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • February 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Armed Forces and National Security

CRUISE Act

USA119th CongressHR-7083| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
This bill seeks to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) system for reimbursing automobile sellers who provide vehicles to certain disabled veterans. It amends existing law to ensure greater efficiency and accountability in these financial transactions, ultimately benefiting both veterans and sellers. Key provisions include requiring the VA to make payments in compliance with prompt payment standards, specifically within 30 days. If a payment is not processed within this timeframe, the Secretary must publicly disclose the number of days taken. Furthermore, the bill mandates the centralization of the payment process within the VA's Central Office and the development of a system to track and resolve payments outstanding for over 90 days.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2554
CRUISE Act
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 2, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 24, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2554
    CRUISE Act


  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 2, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • February 24, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • February 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

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