Veterans Bill of Rights Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Nov 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
What this bill does
H.R. 6017, the Veterans Bill of Rights Act, would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create and issue a "Veterans Bill of Rights" to every veteran. This document would outline various rights and benefits veterans may be entitled to under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It would cover topics such as fair treatment, privacy, access to healthcare (including mental health and family support), employment and housing assistance, and involvement in decisions about their care and benefits. The bill also mandates the publication of this document on a public website and requires the VA to maintain copies in its facilities.
The bill would affect all veterans receiving services or benefits from the VA. It would provide them with a comprehensive document detailing their rights and the benefits available to them. The Secretary would be required to implement this provision within six months of the bill's enactment. The bill also establishes a hotline and a website for veterans to report complaints regarding compliance with the bill's provisions and requires the Secretary to respond to these complaints within 30 days.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 10, 2025, by Representative Jefferson Van Drew. It has been referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill must pass through the committee process, which may involve hearings and amendments, before it can be considered for a vote by the full House. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
10 Nov 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6017 do?
- H.R. 6017, the Veterans Bill of Rights Act, would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create and issue a "Veterans Bill of Rights" to every veteran. This document would outline various rights and benefits veterans may be entitled to under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It would cover topics such as fair treatment, privacy, access to healthcare (including mental health and family support), employment and housing assistance, and involvement in decisions about their care and benefits. The bill also mandates the publication of this document on a public website and requires the VA to maintain copies in its facilities. The bill would affect all veterans receiving services or benefits from the VA. It would provide them with a comprehensive document detailing their rights and the benefits available to them. The Secretary would be required to implement this provision within six months of the bill's enactment. The bill also establishes a hotline and a website for veterans to report complaints regarding compliance with the bill's provisions and requires the Secretary to respond to these complaints within 30 days. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 10, 2025, by Representative Jefferson Van Drew. It has been referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill must pass through the committee process, which may involve hearings and amendments, before it can be considered for a vote by the full House. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 6017 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6017. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6017?
- H.R. 6017 was sponsored by Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6017?
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (10 Nov 2025).
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