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119-s-5266119th CongressWALLET

Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Senator Risch, James E. [R-ID]

Introduced

Summary

Flexible recoupment with a 25% monthly cap and hardship waivers. This bill would let the Secretary of Veterans Affairs recover certain separation, severance, and readjustment payments by deducting amounts from veterans’ disability compensation while allowing flexible repayment options and protections.

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Bill Overview

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VA recoupment from disability pay

If enacted, the VA would be able to recoup certain separation, severance, or readjustment pay from your veterans' disability compensation. The VA could collect the money in monthly installments, a lump sum, or another payment plan. Any monthly deduction could not be more than 25% of your monthly disability compensation. You would be able to apply for a hardship waiver to stop deductions if they would create financial hardship. The VA would have to issue final rules within 90 days after enactment. The rules would take effect the first day of the first month after final rules are published in the Federal Register and would apply to disability compensation paid on or after that date. The bill treats "veterans' disability compensation" as the term "compensation" in 38 U.S.C. 101.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Risch, James E. [R-ID]

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Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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