Bills · S 1424
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1424Economics and Public Finance
Veterans First Act of 2025
INTRO APR 10· LAST ACTION APR 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it represents a significant shift in federal funding priorities, redirecting a large sum of money from international aid to domestic veteran care infrastructure. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to improved facilities and expanded access to care for veterans in state-run homes across the country, potentially shortening waiting lists or enhancing the quality of living and medical services available to them.
Conversely, if this bill does not pass, the $2 billion would remain with USAID, continuing its work in international development and humanitarian efforts. The decision to pass or reject this bill reflects a policy choice about where federal dollars are most urgently needed and impactful, directly affecting both the well-being of veterans at home and the reach of U.S. foreign assistance abroad.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Rescinds $2 billion from the unobligated balance of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
This provision directly reduces the funding available for USAID's international programs.
PROVISION 02
Appropriates $2 billion to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
This allocates significant new funding to the VA, specifically for state-level veteran care.
PROVISION 03
Funds are for grants to states for the acquisition, construction, remodeling, or alteration of State homes, nursing home, and domiciliary facilities for veterans.
This defines the specific purpose of the VA funding, focusing on improving physical infrastructure for veteran care.
PROVISION 04
The appropriated funds for the VA will remain available until expended.
This ensures the funds do not expire at the end of a fiscal year and can be used as needed over time.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Alabama
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
41
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DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 10
Introduced in Senate
APR 10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1424
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 10, 2025
Last actionApr 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025
Senate BillS 1424Economics and Public Finance
Veterans First Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
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