Bills · HR 3481
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3481Computers and information technologyVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 19· LAST ACTION SEP 18
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it helps bring the Department of Veterans Affairs into the modern age of communication, making it easier and more convenient for veterans to connect with the services and benefits they've earned. By adding options like text messaging and virtual chats for outreach and education benefits, it could reduce delays, make information more accessible, and improve the overall experience for veterans who prefer digital communication over phone calls or physical mail. This change reflects how most people communicate today and could lead to better engagement with VA programs, especially for younger veterans.
The extension of the pension payment limit is also important as it continues an existing policy for an additional year and two months. This decision affects the financial support available to a specific group of veterans in institutional care, and extending the policy impacts their benefits and the VA's budget for that period.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The VA's "Solid Start Program" for new veterans will use more communication methods, including text messages, virtual chats, and other electronic messages, in addition to calls and mail.
This means new veterans will have more diverse and modern ways to be reached by the VA as they transition to civilian life, potentially improving support and information access.
PROVISION 02
The VA must create a way for veterans and their families to digitally send and receive messages about their education benefits, giving them the choice to opt into these digital options instead of just mail.
This offers greater convenience and efficiency for veterans managing their education benefits, allowing them to use preferred modern communication methods.
PROVISION 03
The bill extends the deadline for certain limits on VA pension payments, moving it from November 30, 2031, to January 31, 2033.
This prolongs an existing policy that affects the amount of pension paid to certain veterans in nursing homes receiving Medicaid, impacting their financial support.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
53
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 3 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
18 EVENTSSEP 18
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
SEP 17
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4393)
SEP 17
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 09/15/2025 CR H4295)
SEP 17
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 09/15/2025 CR H4295)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3481
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedMay 19, 2025
Last actionSep 18, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 19, 2025
House BillHR 3481Computers and information technologyVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 19, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 18, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
