Bill · H.R. 8767· House(119-HR-8767)
Compensation Fund Recrediting Act
- Introduced
- 5/12/2026
- Last activity
- 6/25/2026 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsored by
- Keith Self
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Compensation Fund Recrediting Act'', aims to amend the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The primary purpose is to wind down the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund. Under this proposal, the fund's effectiveness will cease on January 1, 2027. Any money remaining in the compensation fund at that time will be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?-5
The bill winds down the equity compensation fund for Filipino veterans by setting a sunset date of January 1, 2027.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?-5
The bill terminates the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund on January 1, 2027, preventing future benefit distributions from that specific source.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill redirects remaining compensation fund money into the general fund of the Treasury rather than continuing fund availability.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Finalizing the Fund's Timeline: The bill establishes a specific end date for the fund's operation, which is set for January 1, 2027 (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Ceasing Fund Effects: The provisions state that the section regarding the fund shall cease to have any effect starting on January 1, 2027 (Section 2).
- Redirection of Remaining Funds: Any amounts left in the compensation fund will be moved into the general fund of the Treasury rather than staying in the fund (Section 2).
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-5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits-5
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- 6/25/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 6/22/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 5/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House