Bill · H.R. 10478· House(119-HR-10478)
Aid and Attendance Assistance for Veterans Act
- Introduced
- 9/17/2026
- Last activity
- 9/17/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- John Rose
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to set up a pilot program partnering with qualified pension assistance organizations to help veterans and their beneficiaries with claims development support. The program focuses on non-service-connected pension benefits and survivor pension benefits, including allowances for regular aid and attendance. Participating organizations must meet strict qualification requirements, such as having at least five years of continuous operations and prohibiting any fees charged to claimants. The Secretary is required to establish a performance measurement framework and report to Congress on the program's outcomes and effectiveness. The pilot program authority will terminate on December 31, 2031.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill directly benefits veterans and surviving spouses by facilitating claims development and improving access to earned pension and aid and attendance benefits.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The legislation directs the VA to establish a pilot program partnering with qualified organizations to provide claims development support for veterans applying for pension and aid and attendance benefits.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
Many elderly veterans and surviving spouses will benefit from enhanced claims support for non-service-connected pensions and aid and attendance allowances.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support with complex claims: Section 3(b) provides that the pilot program will offer support services such as claimant intake, eligibility screening, document collection, and application preparation, which can help veterans and surviving spouses navigate difficult benefit applications.
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Protection from financial exploitation: Section 3(j)(5) and Section 3(j)(9) ensure that participating organizations do not sell or receive compensation for financial products or annuities, and prohibit them from having access to a claimant's bank accounts or holding any ownership interest in a claimant's primary residence, protecting individuals from inappropriate financial arrangements.
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No fees for assistance: Section 3(j)(6) dictates that participating organizations cannot charge any fee to a claimant for preparing, presenting, or prosecuting a claim for benefits, ensuring that help remains free for veterans and beneficiaries.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Participation limitations: Section 3(d) allows the Secretary to limit participation in the pilot program based on numerical, geographic, categorical, or other criteria, which could mean that some veterans and beneficiaries who want support may be excluded from the program.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7Good For Seniors+6Good For Low Income Households+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+6Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicaid Funding+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- 10/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/17/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Tim BurchettRepublican · Tennessee
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida
Guy ReschenthalerRepublican · Pennsylvania
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin