Bills · HR 4488
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4488Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans Health Care Stamp Act
INTRO JUL 17· LAST ACTION DEC 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it offers a new, voluntary fundraising method for veterans' healthcare, distinct from traditional tax-funded appropriations. If it becomes law, it provides a tangible way for citizens to directly support medical services for veterans through a simple purchase at the post office, potentially raising public awareness about veterans' health needs. Without this bill, this specific avenue for public contribution would not exist, meaning any additional funding for veterans' healthcare would need to come from other government programs or private donations.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The U.S. Postal Service must create and sell a special postage stamp called the "Veterans Health Care Stamp."
This establishes the core mechanism for public contribution to veterans' medical care through a common item.
PROVISION 02
All money collected from the sale of these stamps must be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
This ensures that the funds directly benefit veterans' medical care, as intended by the bill.
PROVISION 03
The Veterans Health Care Stamp must be issued annually in time for Veterans Day.
This ensures a consistent yearly release, tying the fundraising effort to a significant national holiday honoring veterans.
PROVISION 04
The stamp will not be subject to any numerical limitation on the number of stamps issued.
This allows the Postal Service to print and sell as many stamps as demand dictates, potentially maximizing fundraising potential.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
63
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 3 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSDEC 19
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
JUL 17
Introduced in House
JUL 17
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4488
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 17, 2025
Last actionDec 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025
House BillHR 4488Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans Health Care Stamp Act
INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 19, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
