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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide timely equitable relief to an individual who suffers a loss based on an administrative error by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-984| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Van Orden

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends title 38, United States Code, to strengthen protections for veterans affected by administrative errors made by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It establishes an affirmative duty for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide equitable relief, changing the discretionary "may" to a mandatory "shall." This relief must be provided within 120 days after an administrative error is determined. Furthermore, the bill addresses debt collection practices by requiring the Secretary to promptly cancel any agreements with third-party debt collectors. This cancellation applies specifically when the Secretary determines that the original indebtedness was based on an administrative error . These provisions aim to ensure veterans are not unduly burdened by VA's mistakes and receive timely resolution.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7971
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide timely equitable relief to an individual who suffers a loss based on an administrative error by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 7, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7971
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide timely equitable relief to an individual who suffers a loss based on an administrative error by the Secretary, and for other purposes.


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 7, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Armed Forces and National Security

Administrative remediesDebt collectionVeterans' pensions and compensation

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide timely equitable relief to an individual who suffers a loss based on an administrative error by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-984| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
This bill amends title 38, United States Code, to strengthen protections for veterans affected by administrative errors made by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It establishes an affirmative duty for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide equitable relief, changing the discretionary "may" to a mandatory "shall." This relief must be provided within 120 days after an administrative error is determined. Furthermore, the bill addresses debt collection practices by requiring the Secretary to promptly cancel any agreements with third-party debt collectors. This cancellation applies specifically when the Secretary determines that the original indebtedness was based on an administrative error . These provisions aim to ensure veterans are not unduly burdened by VA's mistakes and receive timely resolution.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7971
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide timely equitable relief to an individual who suffers a loss based on an administrative error by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 7, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7971
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide timely equitable relief to an individual who suffers a loss based on an administrative error by the Secretary, and for other purposes.


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 7, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Van Orden

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesDebt collectionVeterans' pensions and compensation