Veterans Bill of Rights Act

This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to give each veteran a printed and electronic copy of a "Veterans Bill of Rights," post it online, and keep a copy at every VA facility. The document would list rights and benefits veterans may have, such as fair treatment, privacy, health care, mental health and family support, job and housing help, and a clear claims and appeals process. The bill states that it does not create any new legal right that can be enforced in court against the government. The VA would have to run a toll-free hotline and website for complaints, respond within 30 days, and report to Congress each year on complaints and claim processing times. The VA would have six months after the law passes to put these steps in place.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Jefferson Van Drew Republican sponsor
• 2 cosponsors