Bill · S. 4815· Senate(119-S-4815)
CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/17/2026
- Last activity
- 6/17/2026 — 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
The CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2026 permanently extends a pilot program that allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to accept donated facilities and related improvements. It also gives the Secretary of Veterans Affairs the authority to accept donations for construction services, minor construction projects, and nonrecurring maintenance projects. To be accepted, these donations must align with the Department's identified needs and plans. The bill requires formal agreements between the donor and the Secretary to ensure oversight and compliance with laws. Additionally, it streamlines requirements for donations that do not involve the transfer of real property title.
Yes· 3 of 32
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10
The bill's sole purpose is to improve VA facilities and services for veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+8
The bill significantly improves the infrastructure of the VA, which is a core component of veterans' benefits.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+7
The bill directly improves the quality and availability of VA facilities through donated improvements and construction.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Veteran Facilities: The bill allows the Secretary to accept donations that improve facility conditions or otherwise benefit veterans (Section 3(b)(3)).
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Faster Project Completion: The Secretary can accept donations if they are determined to accelerate the completion of projects (Section 3(b)(3)(A)).
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Reduced Government Spending: The bill permits donations that reduce the expense to the Department (Section 3(b)(3)(B)).
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Expanded Donation Options: The Department can now accept donations for minor construction, nonrecurring maintenance, and construction services for new or existing facilities (Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups of people are explicitly mentioned 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+10Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For L G B T Q Community+1Good For Men+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Union Workers+1Good For Urban Residents+1Good For White Americans+1Good For Women+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+7Improves Healthcare Access+2Improves Mental Health Access+1
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+3Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1Reduces National Debt+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+8
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Reduces Homelessness+1
- 6/17/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska