Bill · S. 1835· Senate(119-S-1835)
CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/21/2025
- Last activity
- 5/21/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Deb Fischer
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It aims to make permanent a pilot program originally authorized by the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016. Specifically, the legislation expands the scope of the program to include minor construction or nonrecurring maintenance projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Additionally, the bill extends the duration of the pilot program.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill specifically expands and extends a program intended to facilitate donations for the improvement of veteran-related facilities.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+3
The bill expands the ability to accept donations for minor construction and maintenance at VA facilities, potentially improving veteran healthcare infrastructure.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+3
By extending the pilot program and expanding the types of projects eligible for donation, the bill improves the infrastructure and benefits available to 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 for Department projects: The bill adds "A minor construction or nonrecurring maintenance project of the Department" to the program (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 1, subparagraph B). This could allow for more varied types of donations and projects beyond just real property.
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Program longevity: By changing the expiration date from December 16, 2026, to December 16, 2031, the bill provides a longer timeframe for the pilot program to operate (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No 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+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 5/21/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska