A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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 "Vets CLEAR Act," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. Its primary goal is to improve the efficiency of recovering and collecting revenue for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care Collections Fund. The legislation expands what can be collected through various processes and allows certain funds to be deposited into the Medical Care Collections Fund at the Secretary's discretion. Additionally, it requires regular reports from the Comptroller General regarding the funds.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates regular reports from the Comptroller General regarding the amount of funds deposited and how they are expended.
- Scored +5
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill improves the efficiency of revenue recovery and collection for the VA Medical Care Collections Fund.
- Scored +4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill enhances the financial mechanism for funding veteran medical services, care, and staffing.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Revenue Collection: The bill expands the types of recoveries that can be made, including through administrative, legal, or judicial processes such as investigations and audits, which are based on medical care, services, or medication (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Increased Funding Flexibility: The Secretary is given the discretion to direct certain funds related to specific authorities into the Medical Care Collections Fund to reimburse the 'Medical Services' account (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Increased Oversight and Accountability: The Comptroller General is required to submit reports to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs every 180 days. These reports must detail the total amount of funds recovered and how those funds were spent on things like medical care, services, or staffing (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Temporary Authority: The specific authority granted to the Secretary regarding the deposit of certain funds is not permanent and is set to expire on September 30, 2028 (Section 2(a)(3)).
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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates regular reports from the Comptroller General regarding the amount of funds deposited and how they are expended.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill improves the efficiency of revenue recovery and collection for the VA Medical Care Collections Fund.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill enhances the financial mechanism for funding veteran medical services, care, and staffing.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill expands revenue collection and provides more flexibility for funding medical services, staffing, and care for veterans.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill increases the efficiency of collecting funds that can be reinvested into medical care and staffing for veterans.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/15/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 3/25/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- 3/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Janelle BynumDemocrat · Oregon
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey