Bill · H.R. 3833· House(119-HR-3833)
Veterans’ Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/9/2025
- Last activity
- 6/24/2025 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsored by
- Tom Barrett
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Veterans' Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act of 2025,'' aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It focuses on improving the Department of Veterans Affairs program that provides assistance to family caregivers of eligible veterans. The legislation directs the Secretary to develop a single digital system for accessing applications and documents. It also updates how certain provisions are construed regarding the death of an eligible veteran during an appeal. Finally, it mandates specific training and guidance for employees evaluating these appeals.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill provides enhanced financial protections and administrative efficiency for veterans and their caregivers.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill modernizes and improves benefits for family caregivers of eligible veterans.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill enhances caregiver support and streamlines the application process for veterans' healthcare assistance.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Improved access to information: The Secretary is required to develop a single digital system so that employees responsible for evaluating applications or appeals can access each application and all related documents (Section 2(a)(1)(B)).
-
Financial protection for caregivers: The bill updates construction rules to ensure that if an eligible veteran dies during an appeal, the family caregiver may still be entitled to monthly personal caregiver stipends that were due and unpaid as of the date of death, based on the evidence in the file (Section 2(a)(2)(B)).
-
Standardized expertise: The Secretary must ensure that employees evaluating appeals for assistance or support services receive the same guidance and training as a higher-level adjudicator (Section 2(a)(2)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of the bill.
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+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 6/23/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 6/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
John JamesRepublican · Michigan
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
David ValadaoRepublican · California