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New Postage Stamp to Pay Off Veterans' Medical Debt.

This law establishes a special postage stamp whose sales revenue will fund the reduction of medical debt owed by veterans to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Citizens can voluntarily contribute to relieving veterans' financial burdens related to healthcare copayments and coinsurance by purchasing this stamp. All proceeds are dedicated solely to this purpose.
Key points
Creation of a special postage stamp as a voluntary fundraising mechanism for veterans' financial relief.
All proceeds from stamp sales must be used exclusively to pay down veterans' outstanding medical copayment and coinsurance bills owed to the VA.
The stamp is intended to be issued annually around Veterans Day, providing a continuous funding source.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5946
Sponsor: Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]
Process start date: 2025-11-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stamp Out Veterans Medical Debt Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5946.

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 2025-11-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a special postage stamp as a voluntary fundraising mechanism for veterans' financial relief.
  • All proceeds from stamp sales must be used exclusively to pay down veterans' outstanding medical copayment and coinsurance bills owed to the VA.
  • The stamp is intended to be issued annually around Veterans Day, providing a continuous funding source.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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