Congress Proposes "Bill of Rights" to Ensure Veterans Receive Respect and Clear Info from VA
All VA employees would be required to complete annual training on veterans' rights under this bill. Each VA medical facility would also need to designate a patient advocate or ombudsman to conduct yearly compliance audits. This creates new administrative responsibilities and training requirements for VA staff but doesn't change their pay, benefits, or employment status.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

Senators Tommy Tuberville and Marsha Blackburn introduced the Veterans' Bill of Rights Act to increase transparency. The legislation mandates the VA to inform veterans of their rights regarding health care, benefits, and privacy protections across all facilities and digital platforms.
Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks introduced a House companion to the Veterans' Bill of Rights Act. The bill ensures veterans are consistently informed of their rights when seeking VA care, including the right to clear information and the ability to raise concerns without retaliation.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick introduced the bipartisan Veterans' Bill of Rights Act to codify rights to fair treatment, privacy, and transparency in claims. The bill requires the VA to provide these rights in plain English and establishes a complaint hotline with a 30-day response mandate.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026
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