Aid and Attendance Assistance for Veterans Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Sep 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
What this bill does
H.R. 10478, the Aid and Attendance Assistance for Veterans Act, would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program. This program would involve contracting with qualified organizations to help veterans and their surviving spouses develop claims for certain pension benefits, specifically those related to non-service-connected pensions and aid and attendance allowances. The support offered would include collecting documents, preparing applications, and assisting claimants throughout the claims process.
The bill specifically aims to assist individuals who may be unaware of these benefits or face difficulties gathering the necessary medical and financial information. Qualified pension assistance organizations must meet several criteria, including having extensive experience, not charging fees to claimants, and protecting claimant information. The pilot program would operate in selected Veterans Integrated Services Networks and is set to terminate on December 31, 2031.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. No further actions have been taken on the bill since its introduction. If the bill were to become law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs would then be responsible for implementing the pilot program and evaluating its effectiveness.
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Timeline
29 Sep 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10478 do?
- H.R. 10478, the Aid and Attendance Assistance for Veterans Act, would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program. This program would involve contracting with qualified organizations to help veterans and their surviving spouses develop claims for certain pension benefits, specifically those related to non-service-connected pensions and aid and attendance allowances. The support offered would include collecting documents, preparing applications, and assisting claimants throughout the claims process. The bill specifically aims to assist individuals who may be unaware of these benefits or face difficulties gathering the necessary medical and financial information. Qualified pension assistance organizations must meet several criteria, including having extensive experience, not charging fees to claimants, and protecting claimant information. The pilot program would operate in selected Veterans Integrated Services Networks and is set to terminate on December 31, 2031. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. No further actions have been taken on the bill since its introduction. If the bill were to become law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs would then be responsible for implementing the pilot program and evaluating its effectiveness.
- Has H.R. 10478 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10478. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10478?
- H.R. 10478 was sponsored by Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-TN), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10478?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (29 Sep 2026).
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