Mark Takano (D-CA)· Introduced June 24, 2025

EVEST Act

H.R. 4114 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors

Last activity May 20, 2026 — Committee 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 is known as the Ensuring Veterans' Smooth Transition Act or the EVEST Act. It requires the Secretary to automatically enroll eligible veterans in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs not later than 60 days after receiving the necessary information. Within 60 days of enrollment, the Secretary must provide the veteran with notice of the enrollment along with instructions on how to opt out or enroll at a later date. The Secretary must deliver this notice through a physical copy by mail and, when practical, by electronic mail and mass texting. By August 1, 2026, the Secretary must also ensure veterans can access an electronic certificate of eligibility and an electronic opt-out mechanism. Additionally, the bill requires reports on the automatic enrollment process from both the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Comptroller General.

Yes

Scored +8
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill provides a more efficient, automated way for veterans to access healthcare services.
Scored +7
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The bill streamlines and automates the enrollment process into the VA healthcare system for eligible veterans.
Scored +7
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill enhances veteran benefits by ensuring automatic enrollment in the VA patient system.