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Mandating Veterans' Care Funding in Future War Authorizations.

This bill requires that any future Congressional authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war must include mandatory funding authorization for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This ensures that the costs for veterans' medical care, disability compensation, and other earned benefits resulting from that specific conflict are financially secured upfront. The goal is to guarantee that support for veterans is treated as an essential, budgeted cost of any new military operation, enhancing their financial security.
Key points
Future veterans' benefits funding (medical care, compensation) must be authorized simultaneously with the approval of new military conflicts.
Increases government financial transparency and accountability by requiring the full, long-term cost of war to be budgeted from the start.
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Print number: 118_HR_9562
Sponsor: Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]
Process start date: 2024-09-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Full Cost of War Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9562.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Future veterans' benefits funding (medical care, compensation) must be authorized simultaneously with the approval of new military conflicts.
  • Increases government financial transparency and accountability by requiring the full, long-term cost of war to be budgeted from the start.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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