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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7112

Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces the Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act to Guarantee Fair Treatment at the VA

Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026

about 2 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill creates a "Bill of Rights" for veterans to make sure they know exactly what they are entitled to when dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It covers things like the right to be treated with respect, the right to see medical records, and the right to get clear information about their benefits.
  • The VA would be required to train all employees on these rights every year and post them clearly in every VA building and on their website. This is meant to fix problems where veterans feel ignored or confused by the complicated rules for getting healthcare or disability payments.
  • New service members would learn about these rights before they even leave the military. The bill adds a special lesson to the transition program that all troops go through when they return to civilian life, ensuring they know how to stand up for themselves from day one.
  • To make things easier to track, the VA would have to put a list of these rights on their official mobile app and website. Every time a veteran files a claim for benefits, they would get a written reminder of their rights, including how to file a complaint if they aren't being treated fairly.
  • Each VA hospital would have to check itself every year to see if it is actually following these rules. A special staff member would look at veteran surveys and how fast complaints are being solved to make sure the hospital is doing its job and treating people with dignity.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 15, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 15, 2026

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

180 days after enactment

Veterans' rights appear on the VA mobile app and eBenefits portal

Veterans would be able to quickly look up their rights on their phone or computer, making it easier to know what they're entitled to when dealing with the VA.

Within one year of enactment

VA facilities begin displaying the veterans' bill of rights and training employees

Every VA hospital, clinic, and office would need to prominently post these rights and start annual employee training, giving veterans a visible reminder of the standards they should expect.

Related Bills

1 bill
S. 3653Identical bill

Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026

Jan 15 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7112
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

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