Bills · HR 7112
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7112Veterans' organizations and recognitionRule of law and government transparency
Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026
INTRO JAN 15· LAST ACTION JAN 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to ensure that veterans, who often face complex bureaucratic hurdles, are fully aware of what they are entitled to and how they should be treated. Currently, veterans might struggle to understand their options or feel intimidated when dealing with the VA, potentially missing out on critical care or benefits. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a more transparent and responsive VA system, empowering veterans to advocate for themselves more effectively and improving their overall experience.
Without this bill, the current level of awareness about veteran rights might remain inconsistent, leading to continued frustrations and potential gaps in access to care and benefits. By clearly outlining and widely publicizing these rights, the bill aims to uphold the nation's promise to its service members, making it easier for them to receive the support they earned and fostering a more trusting relationship between veterans and the VA.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must make sure veterans are informed of their rights regarding health care, benefits, and services.
This ensures a proactive approach to veteran empowerment by making crucial information readily available.
PROVISION 02
The bill establishes ten specific rights for veterans, including access to care, respect and dignity, informed consent, awareness of benefits, privacy, and the right to appeal decisions.
These clearly defined rights provide a framework for accountability and expected standards of service from the VA.
PROVISION 03
The Department of Veterans Affairs must integrate these rights into all policies, employee training (annually), and prominently display them at facilities and online.
This ensures consistent application of rights across the VA system and that all personnel are aware of their responsibilities.
PROVISION 04
A dedicated module on these rights must be included in the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for service members moving to civilian life, and accessible via the VA's mobile app and eBenefits portal.
This makes sure veterans learn about their rights early and can easily access them digitally.
PROVISION 05
Each VA medical facility must designate a patient advocate or ombudsman to conduct annual audits of compliance with these rights and review veteran satisfaction.
This creates an internal accountability mechanism to ensure facilities are upholding veterans' rights and addressing concerns.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 15
Introduced in House
JAN 15
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7112
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 15, 2026
Last actionJan 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026
House BillHR 7112Veterans' organizations and recognitionRule of law and government transparency
Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026
INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 15, 2026
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READING
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