What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 2795.
Extending VA Support: Education, Healthcare Access, and Emergency Preparedness Funding.
This law extends several critical Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs, ensuring continued support for veterans. Key changes include a two-year extension for educational benefit relief if a school closes and continued access to disability examinations performed by contract medical professionals. Funding authorization for VA emergency preparedness is also extended until 2028.
Key points
Veterans now have two extra years (until September 2025) to recover lost educational benefits (like the GI Bill) if their educational institution closes or loses approval.
The VA can continue using contract physicians for disability examinations for two additional years, maintaining efficient access to these assessments.
Authorization for funding VA emergency preparedness efforts is extended until 2028, enhancing facility safety and response capabilities.
Status:
Became Law
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