Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7952

Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act

Veterans: Improving Discharge Upgrade Reviews

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Armed Services. It is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to discuss the proposal. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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The bill has bipartisan support and addresses a popular issue for veterans, but it is currently in the early stages of the committee process.

Key Points

This bill stops the military from cutting staff at offices that review veteran discharge papers. It keeps current staffing levels safe until the end of 2030 so there are enough workers to handle requests from veterans who want to change their service records.
The policy focuses on veterans who left the military with less than an honorable discharge while suffering from PTSD or brain injuries. These veterans can ask for a review to get their status upgraded, which often helps them qualify for more healthcare and benefits.
The Department of Defense must create a report explaining why these reviews take so long. They will compare different branches of the military to see which ones are slower and suggest new ways to make the process move faster for veterans in need.
To keep the government accountable, the Department of Veterans Affairs must post a summary of this report on its website. This allows veterans and their families to see how the military is working to improve the system and what the wait times look like.

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

Mar 16, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Mar 16, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act

Bill NumberHR 7952

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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D: 1R: 1

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