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S 3466 119th Congress Senate Armed Forces and National Security

Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025

Introduced: December 11, 2025 Introduced by: Blumenthal, Richard Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 11, 2025
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Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025

This bill addresses the provision of care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including regarding scheduling, non-VA provider requirements, staffing, and infrastructure.

Regarding scheduling, the VA must (1) ensure appointments for urgent and nonurgent care for veterans are scheduled within certain time frames, and (2) provide information about driving and wait times for care at VA facilities, Veteran Community Care Program (VCCP) facilities, and via telehealth.

The bill also addresses requirements for non-VA providers under the VCCP, including by (1) extending the time limit for providers to submit claims to the VA for payment, (2) requiring certain training relevant to veterans, and (3) authorizing the Office of Inspector General of the VA to audit entities providing care under the VA’s authority.

The bill provides compensation for veterans who are disabled or die due to VCCP hospital care, medical services, or extended care services.

The bill addresses VA staffing matters, including by (1) removing the cap on pay limitation waivers for critical health care personnel, (2) offering certain retirement benefits to VA police officers, (3) requiring the VA to establish a telework policy, and (4) establishing scholarship programs for certain individuals in medical or infrastructure programs who commit to a period of obligated service at the VA.

The VA must also address infrastructure matters, including by (1) authorizing funding for certain land acquisitions for medical facilities, and (2) requiring the VA to develop performance metrics for capital asset management programs.

What's happening now December 11, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Lobbying activity 9

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 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 10 Independent 2
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Feb 24, 2026
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jan 27, 2026
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Dec 17, 2025
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Dec 16, 2025
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Dec 16, 2025
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Alsobrooks, Angela D.
Maryland · Dec 11, 2025
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Dec 11, 2025
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Dec 11, 2025
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Dec 11, 2025
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Dec 11, 2025
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Dec 11, 2025
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Dec 11, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3466: Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-3466/
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