Congress·Reported·H.R. 3812

STRIVE Act of 2025

Rep. Gray’s STRIVE Act Moves Forward to Stop VA From Sending Surprise Medical Bills to Veterans

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The STRIVE Act of 2025 has been reported by the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and is now waiting on the Union Calendar. It is actively moving through the legislative process. There are no upcoming votes currently scheduled for this bill.

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The bill has successfully moved out of committee with several cosponsors. It addresses a popular, non-partisan issue regarding veteran financial protections, which usually receives strong support.

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Veterans who use VA healthcare would no longer face surprise copayment bills arriving months or years after their medical visits. The two-year hard cap and the $2,000 notification requirement give veterans much more predictability over their out-of-pocket costs. The new waiver authority also lets the VA Secretary cancel copayment debts proactively, removing the burden of filing complicated paperwork.

“the Secretary may not require a veteran to make any copayment for the receipt of hospital care or medical services under the laws administered by the Secretary after the end of the two-year period beginning on the date such veteran received such hospital care or medical services”

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Nov 7, 2025House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 323.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Nov 7, 2025House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-371.

Jul 23, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jul 23, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 6, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

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GV Wire·7 months ago

Gray Advocating for Veterans Bill

Representative Adam Gray announced that the VA will implement a component of his STRIVE Act, relieving veterans of $272 million in debt accrued due to processing errors and technical glitches within the agency.

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