# 119-hr-6017: Veterans Bill of Rights Act

119-hr-6017, Veterans Bill of Rights Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6017
- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6017
- Congress: 119
- Title: Veterans Bill of Rights Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-11-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Establish a Veterans Bill of Rights** that would require the VA to publish a clear, plain-language statement of veterans' rights and benefits and put those procedures in place within six months. - Veterans and families would get a comprehensive handbook at discharge listing eligible programs and benefits. It must be available in print and online and updated annually and would include access to Community Care when VA care is not reasonably available. - Care, privacy, and support rights would be spelled out. That includes strict protections for personal data, timely access to high-quality physical and mental healthcare, expanded telehealth, family support services, reasonable accommodations, and active involvement in care decisions. - Claims, appeals, and oversight would be more transparent and accountable. The VA would have written explanations for denials, a fair appeals process with an aim to resolve appeals within 120 days, a toll-free hotline and public website with VA responses within 30 days, and annual reports to congressional Veterans Committees on complaints and processing times.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9] (D-NJ), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Faster VA health care for veterans: benefit, high. If enacted, VA would need to give veterans timely, high-quality care. Care could come from VA or community providers when needed. Mental health care, including telehealth, would be available. VA would remove access barriers, provide accommodations, and expand telehealth and local partnerships, incl…
- Clearer VA claims and faster appeals: benefit, medium. If enacted, VA would proactively tell you about benefits and eligibility. On discharge, you would get a handbook in print and online, updated each year. VA would give written decisions that explain denials and appeal options. Appeals would aim to be resolved within 120 days, with progress updates.
- More job and housing help for veterans: benefit, medium. If enacted, transitioning veterans would get job training, career counseling, and resume help. VA would offer resources to find affordable housing and prevent homelessness.
- VA rights posted, privacy protected: benefit, low. If enacted, VA would give each veteran a printed and electronic Veterans Bill of Rights and post it online and in facilities. VA would keep your records private and explain how your data is used. A toll-free hotline and website would take complaints, and VA would respond within 30 days. VA would ha…
- No new right to sue VA: cost, medium. If enacted, the Bill of Rights would not create a legal right to sue the United States or VA. Veterans could not use it in court to force benefits or remedies.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4145: Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1410: 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-6017 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6017)

## Related
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2086)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1065)
- [119-hr-4145: Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4145)
- [119-hr-1410: 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1410)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6017 (as of 2026-04-21).