Bill · H.R. 1671· House(119-HR-1671)
Justice for Vaccine Injured Veterans Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Warren Davidson
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Justice for Vaccine Injured Veterans Act of 2025," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to establish a presumption of service-connection for certain diseases that may be associated with the COVID-19 vaccine. This presumption would apply to members of the Armed Forces who received the vaccine under orders between August 24, 2021, and January 10, 2023. Specifically, it targets diseases like myocarditis, pericarditis, thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, and Guillian-Barre Syndrome. The bill also requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit regular reports regarding compensation claims related to these diseases.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9
The bill specifically targets veterans who may have been injured by mandated COVID-19 vaccines by providing a presumption of service-connection.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+8
The bill directly enhances benefits for veterans by presuming service-connection for myocarditis, pericarditis, and other vaccine-related conditions.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit public reports every 60 days regarding the status of compensation claims.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Presumption of Service-Connection: For members of the Armed Forces who received a COVID-19 vaccine under orders between August 24, 2021, and January 10, 2023, certain diseases will be considered to have been incurred or aggravated during their service, even if there is no record of the disease during that service period (Section 3(a)).
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Coverage of Specific Diseases: The bill provides a presumption for specific conditions including Myocarditis, Pericarditis, Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, and Guillian-Barre Syndrome (Section 3(b)(1-4)).
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Flexibility for Additional Conditions: The Secretary has the authority to determine that other diseases warrant a presumption of service connection based on a positive association with the COVID-19 vaccine (Section 3(b)(4)).
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Transparency through Reporting: The Secretary is required to submit reports every 60 days for a four-year period detailing the number and status of compensation claims, and these reports must be made publicly available (Section 3(d) and 3(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Requirement for Congressional Notice: If the Secretary decides to add more diseases to the list of covered conditions, they must first submit notice to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives (Section 3(c)).
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+9Good For Low Income Households+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+8
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+5
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 3/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/27/2025
- 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.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Pat FallonRepublican · Texas
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Thomas MassieRepublican · Kentucky
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas