# 119-s-5266: Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026

119-s-5266, Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-26).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5266
- As of: 2026-08-26
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5266
- Congress: 119
- Title: Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-08-05
- Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-26

## 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- VA recoupment from disability pay: mixed, medium. 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 di…

## Related bills

- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-1801: International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-1949: Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act
- 119-s-4726: PEACE in Sudan Act
- 119-s-2010: TERMS Act

## Sources
- [119-s-5266 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5266)

## Related
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-1801: International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1801)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1949: Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1949)
- [119-s-4726: PEACE in Sudan Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4726)
- [119-s-2010: TERMS Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2010)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5266 (as of 2026-08-26).