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Armed Forces and National Security.

Defense budgets, military pay and benefits, weapons programs, and homeland security. We're tracking 24 bills in this area — 23 still in play.

H.R. 9321In Committee32% oddsJun 25, 2026
Expand how VA uses veteran cemetery grants

Temporarily broadens what the Veterans Legacy Program grants can fund within the National Cemetery Administration.

H.R. 9237Introduced62% oddsJun 23, 2026
Bill Expands Veterans' Pay, Health Care, VA Services

Allows some disabled military retirees to collect both disability pay and retirement pay simultaneously.

H.R. 9375Introduced12% oddsJun 18, 2026
Honor Their Service Act

Detailed policy analysis pending — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.

H.R. 9316Introduced12% oddsJun 15, 2026
Fund travel for vets in areas without medical care

Addresses healthcare access gap: veterans in 'medical deserts' lack nearby VA or private medical facilities.

S. 567Passed Senate85% oddsJun 12, 2026
Gold Medal for the First Rhode Island Regiment

Awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment of the Revolutionary War.

S. 4777Introduced18% oddsJun 11, 2026
Create task force to study blast injury research

Establishes a federal task force to research blast overpressure effects on human health and military personnel.

H.R. 9247Introduced12% oddsJun 10, 2026
ON TIME Act

Official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.

H.R. 9079Introduced12% oddsMay 29, 2026
TRUST Act (details pending)

Detailed policy specifics unavailable—official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.

H.R. 3482Passed House68% oddsMay 20, 2026
VA Gets Better Appointment Scheduling System

VA must build a unified electronic scheduling system for both VA and community care appointments within two years.

H.R. 8056Introduced28% oddsMar 24, 2026
Military Financial Literacy Act of 2026

Bill requires Department of Defense to establish or expand financial education programs for active-duty service members and their families.

H.R. 7511Introduced72% oddsMar 2, 2026
Honor Iowa National Guard Members

This bill creates a way to officially recognize and commemorate members of the Iowa National Guard who have served their country, particularly those who made significant sacrifices.

S. 1441Passed Committee62% oddsFeb 24, 2026
SAVES Act of 2025 - Veterans Support Bill

This bill makes changes to military and veteran programs, though the specific details aren't fully clear from the available information about what was in the original version versus the committee's amendments.

H.R. 6813Introduced35% oddsJan 22, 2026
VA Insurance Improvement Act

This bill would make changes to insurance programs available to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve coverage or benefits.

H.R. 6814Introduced72% oddsJan 22, 2026
Improving Burial Services for Veterans

This bill proposes changes to make it easier and better for veterans to receive burial services and memorial support after they pass away.

H.R. 6993Introduced42% oddsJan 22, 2026
BEACON Act - Veterans Health Support

This bill creates a program called BEACON to help veterans access better healthcare and mental health services, particularly those who have experienced combat-related injuries or trauma.

H.R. 6654Introduced25% oddsJan 21, 2026
VAMOSA Act of 2025

This bill relates to veterans' affairs and armed forces matters, though the specific details of what it would change are not publicly available yet.

H.R. 2605Passed Committee72% oddsSep 26, 2025
SAVES Act - Veterans' Health Support

This bill makes changes to healthcare and benefits programs for military veterans, focusing on improvements to how the Department of Veterans Affairs delivers health services.

H.R. 3481Passed House68% oddsSep 18, 2025
VA must offer electronic mail for veterans' education

Requires VA to create electronic communication system for veterans using educational benefits.

H.R. 3400Passed House72% oddsSep 16, 2025
VA sends doctors to treat vets in U.S. territories

VA can assign physicians to work temporarily (up to 1 year) at VA facilities in U.S. territories: Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and others.

S. 160Signed100% oddsJun 12, 2025
Military Can Sell Planes to Wildfire Fighters

Pentagon can sell surplus aircraft and parts to wildfire suppression organizations through October 1, 2035.

H.Res. 452Introduced72% oddsMay 29, 2025
Honor Jewish War Veterans' 129th Anniversary

This resolution congratulates the Jewish War Veterans of the United States on 129 years since the organization's founding.

H.R. 877Passed House68% oddsApr 8, 2025
VA Must Cover Car Delivery Costs for Disabled Vets

VA currently caps vehicle assistance at $26,417.20 (adjusted yearly) or actual purchase price—whichever is less—but excludes delivery fees.

H.R. 1039Passed House78% oddsApr 8, 2025
VA must simplify veteran benefits letters

VA must hire researchers to test whether benefit claim letters are actually understandable to veterans.

H.R. 956Introduced32% oddsMar 7, 2025
Pentagon Sells Used Aircraft to Firefighters

Allows Department of Defense to sell excess aircraft and parts to wildfire suppression operations from Oct. 1, 2025 through Oct. 1, 2035.

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