Bill · H.R. 4488· House(119-HR-4488)
Veterans Health Care Stamp Act
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 12/19/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- Sponsored by
- Earl Carter
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Veterans Health Care Stamp Act'', aims to provide for the issuance of a special postage stamp. The United States Postal Service would be responsible for issuing and selling the Veterans Health Care Stamp``. This stamp is intended to provide a convenient way for the public to contribute to funding for the medical care and treatment of veterans. All money collected from the sale of the stamp is to be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The stamp is required to be issued in time for Veterans Day of each year.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill provides a dedicated source of funding for veteran healthcare through the sale of special stamps.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill creates a new revenue stream specifically dedicated to funding medical care and treatment for veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill enhances veteran support by providing a mechanism to fund their medical care through stamp sales.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Funding for Medical Care: The bill provides a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to the funding of medical care and treatment for veterans (Section 2(a)).
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Consistent Annual Availability: The stamp is required to be issued in time for Veterans Day of each year (Section 2(b)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 12/19/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- 9/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jason CrowDemocrat · Colorado
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia