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Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3653| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (7)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inform veterans of their rights regarding health care, benefits, and services provided by the Department. It outlines ten specific rights, including access to VA or authorized community health care, the right to be treated with respect and dignity , and to provide informed consent for treatment, ensuring comprehensive awareness and access to benefits. Additional rights include seeking care without retaliation, protecting privacy , filing complaints for timely resolution, receiving transparent communication on claims, and appealing adverse decisions with fair hearings. To implement these, the Secretary must integrate the rights into all VA policies, employee training, and public materials, including the VA website, mobile app, and the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) curriculum. The bill also mandates that VA medical facilities designate patient advocates for annual compliance audits and clarifies that it does not create new causes of action or alter existing eligibility requirements for care or benefits.
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Timeline
Nov 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6017
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • November 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6017
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7112: Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026

Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3653| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
This bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inform veterans of their rights regarding health care, benefits, and services provided by the Department. It outlines ten specific rights, including access to VA or authorized community health care, the right to be treated with respect and dignity , and to provide informed consent for treatment, ensuring comprehensive awareness and access to benefits. Additional rights include seeking care without retaliation, protecting privacy , filing complaints for timely resolution, receiving transparent communication on claims, and appealing adverse decisions with fair hearings. To implement these, the Secretary must integrate the rights into all VA policies, employee training, and public materials, including the VA website, mobile app, and the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) curriculum. The bill also mandates that VA medical facilities designate patient advocates for annual compliance audits and clarifies that it does not create new causes of action or alter existing eligibility requirements for care or benefits.
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Timeline
Nov 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6017
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • November 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6017
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (7)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7112: Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted