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Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-7952| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2026
James R. Walkinshaw

James R. Walkinshaw

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
James C. Moylan (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • March 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 16, 2026
    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.
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Timeline
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • March 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
James R. Walkinshaw

James R. Walkinshaw

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
James C. Moylan (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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