# 119-s-3653: Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026

119-s-3653, Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-15).

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- As of: 2026-08-15
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3653
- Congress: 119
- Title: Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2026-01-15
- Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)
- Cosponsors: 8
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-15

## Summary

**The bill would require the VA to codify a formal Veterans’ Bill of Rights and make sure veterans are actively informed about those rights.** It lists ten core rights and orders the VA to embed them in policies, training, facility postings, digital tools, and transition programs so veterans know how to get care, benefits, and appeals.

## Cosponsors (8)

- Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR), 2026-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN), 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL), 2026-06-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Clear application, appeal, and privacy rights: benefit, medium. If enacted, you would get clearer procedural and privacy rights when you deal with the VA. You could apply for benefits at any time, get written notices about claims and appeals, and appeal adverse decisions with a right to a fair hearing in a reasonable time. You would be able to file complaints a…
- Right to VA or community care: benefit, medium. If enacted, you would have the right to get health care from the VA or from an authorized community provider. This right would apply only if you are eligible for VA health care or authorized community care under Federal law. The change would take effect upon enactment.
- VA must post rights and train staff: benefit, low. If enacted, the VA would have to prominently show veterans' rights at all facilities and on the VA website. Within 180 days, the rights would be added to the VA mobile app and the eBenefits portal. Claims acknowledgments would include a summary of rights. The VA would add a rights module to the Tra…
- No change to eligibility or lawsuits: cost, low. If enacted, the bill would say it does not change statutory eligibility for VA care or benefits. It would also say it does not create new causes of action for damages or judicially enforceable rights beyond current Federal law. These clarifications would take effect upon enactment.

## Related bills

- 119-s-401: Fair Access to Banking Act
- 119-s-186: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025
- 119-s-6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- 119-s-9: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
- 119-s-128: SAVE Act
- 119-s-65: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-3653 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3653)

## Related
- [119-s-401: Fair Access to Banking Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-401)
- [119-s-186: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-186)
- [119-s-6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-6)
- [119-s-9: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-9)
- [119-s-128: SAVE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-128)
- [119-s-65: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-65)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3653 (as of 2026-08-15).