Bill · S. 3818· Senate(119-S-3818)
Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act
- Introduced
- 2/10/2026
- Last activity
- 2/10/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Angus King
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act'', aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to repeal a specific limitation regarding how assistance is received. The change affects both the Veteran Readiness and Employment program and the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This legislative action involves striking subsection (b) of section 3695 and redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill directly increases the accessibility of educational and employment assistance for veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill enhances benefits by removing limitations on educational assistance and readiness programs for veterans.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
The bill enhances benefits for the Veteran Readiness and Employment program, which serves disabled veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Removal of Assistance Limitations: By striking subsection (b) of section 3695, the bill repeals a certain limitation on the receipt of assistance. This could benefit veterans utilizing the Veteran Readiness and Employment program and the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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+8Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Students+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+4
- 2/10/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota