National Veterans Strategy Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill requires the President to create a formal definition of "veteran success" using specific measurements. These metrics would track how veterans are doing in areas like physical and mental health, finding jobs, getting an education, and staying involved in their communities.
• The President must develop a "National Veterans Strategy" every four years to coordinate efforts across the federal government, state and local offices, and private groups. The goal is to make sure all these organizations are working together efficiently to help veterans reach the new success standards.
• To build this strategy, the government must talk to a wide range of people, including veterans' groups, doctors, businesses, and the general public. It also requires the strategy to consider the unique needs of different veterans based on their age, race, where they live, and their military history.
• Federal agencies and any group receiving federal grants for veterans would be required to use the same standard metrics to prove their programs are actually working. This is intended to ensure taxpayer money is being spent on services that show real results for former service members.
• The first set of success measurements must be finished within two years of the bill becoming law, and the first full national strategy must be sent to Congress within four years. Congress would have 60 days to review and potentially block any proposed strategy they disagree with.