This legislation aims to enhance the efficiency and fairness of discharge review processes for veterans, particularly those affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI). It extends the prohibition on reducing the number of personnel assigned to duty with a service review agency until December 31, 2030, ensuring continued staffing for these critical functions. Furthermore, the bill directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a comprehensive report within 180 days on the time required for review boards to consider discharge or dismissal cases involving liberal consideration for PTSD or TBI. This report must analyze processing times across military departments, explain any discrepancies, and detail the number of personnel involved in these reviews. It also requires recommendations to expedite these cases, with an executive summary published on the public websites of both the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, followed by a congressional briefing.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National Security
Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act
USA119th CongressHR-7952| House
| Updated: 3/16/2026
This legislation aims to enhance the efficiency and fairness of discharge review processes for veterans, particularly those affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI). It extends the prohibition on reducing the number of personnel assigned to duty with a service review agency until December 31, 2030, ensuring continued staffing for these critical functions. Furthermore, the bill directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a comprehensive report within 180 days on the time required for review boards to consider discharge or dismissal cases involving liberal consideration for PTSD or TBI. This report must analyze processing times across military departments, explain any discrepancies, and detail the number of personnel involved in these reviews. It also requires recommendations to expedite these cases, with an executive summary published on the public websites of both the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, followed by a congressional briefing.