Chuck Edwards (R-NC)
Justice for America’s Veterans and Survivors Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Subcommittee Hearings Held
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Justice for America's Veterans and Survivors Act of 2025," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs. This report must contain specific data and information regarding the causes of deaths among veterans. The report is required to include details such as whether a veteran had a total service-connected disability and the primary or secondary causes of death. Additionally, it must identify if a veteran died by suicide related to a total service-connected disability.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill provides valuable data and oversight that could lead to better support and resources for veterans.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill increases government transparency by requiring the VA to report specific mortality data to Congress.
- Scored +4
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
By requiring better data on causes of death, the bill supports better management and advocacy for veteran benefits.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Data Transparency: The Secretary of Veterans Affairs would be required to submit an annual report to Congress containing data on the causes of death among veterans (Section 2, subsection a). This provides oversight on what is happening to our veterans after their service.
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Identification of Specific Death Causes: The report must identify the primary cause of death and any applicable secondary cause of death for each veteran (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 1, clause A). This could help in understanding the specific ways veterans are being lost.
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Focus on Service-Connected Disabilities and Suicide: The bill requires a statement on whether a veteran died by suicide that was secondary to a service-connected disability rated as total (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 1, clause B). This ensures that these specific, critical circumstances are documented and reported.
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Statistical Overview of Causes: The report must include the total number of veterans who died from each primary cause of death (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 2). This allows for a broader view of the major issues affecting the veteran population.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill provides valuable data and oversight that could lead to better support and resources for veterans.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill increases government transparency by requiring the VA to report specific mortality data to Congress.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — By requiring better data on causes of death, the bill supports better management and advocacy for veteran benefits.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill enhances oversight of veteran healthcare outcomes by requiring detailed reporting on causes of death and suicide.
- 10/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 6/6/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 6/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
Kelly MorrisonDemocrat · Minnesota
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia