Bill · H.R. 6564· House(119-HR-6564)
Historically Underserved Veterans Inclusion Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/10/2025
- Last activity
- 1/5/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- Sponsored by
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Historically Underserved Veterans Inclusion Act of 2025 seeks to expand the scope of the Center for Minority Veterans and the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. This bill adds "historically underserved" veterans to the existing focus on minority veterans. It modifies the roles of the Center and the Advisory Committee to include a broader range of services and oversight. The bill also introduces specific criteria for what constitutes a historically underserved veteran. Furthermore, it mandates the reinstatement of the Office of Equity Assurance within the Veterans Benefits Administration. Finally, it requires regular briefings to Congress regarding equity research and implementation.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill expands the mission of the Center for Minority Veterans to include a broader range of underserved populations.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill expands the scope of assistance and oversight to include historically underserved veterans.
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+5
The bill adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the criteria for underserved veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Scope of Services: The bill expands the Center for Minority Veterans to include "historically underserved" veterans (Section 2(a)). This could benefit people who have faced difficulties receiving benefits based on factors like sexual orientation, gender identity, English language proficiency, religion, or residing in rural communities (Section 2(b)(7)(3)).
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Improved Access to Benefits: The Advisory Committee is tasked with advising on expanding benefits and services, specifically relating to health care, suicide prevention, and homelessness (Section 2(b)(3)(5)(B)).
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Enhanced Program Oversight: The Committee is directed to help covered veterans receive the benefits and services they are entitled to under the law (Section 2(b)(3)(5)(G)).
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Addressing Benefit Disparities: The Secretary is required to carry out a biennial review to identify disparities among groups of veterans in the receipt of benefits (Section 2(b)(4)(1)).
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Restoration of Equity Oversight: The bill mandates the permanent reinstatement of the Office of Equity Assurance (Section 3(a)(1)), which includes the reinstatement of its employees (Section 3(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts 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+6Good For L G B T Q Community+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Women+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves L G B T Q Rights+4Reduces Homelessness+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Mental Health Access+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- 1/5/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- 12/15/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada