Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 3481 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
5 members · Left 0 · Center 3 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Barrett, Tom (R-MI) (Introduced 05/19/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.50 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 5 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 09/18/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (05/19/2025)
Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a way for individuals who are entitled to VA educational assistance to electronically send and receive correspondence with the VA related to such assistance. The VA must ensure individuals are provided an opportunity to opt in to electronic correspondence.
119 HR 3481 EH: Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 3481
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for electronic communication relating to educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025.
2.Improvement to certain outreach under Solid Start program of Department of Veterans AffairsSection 6320(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1)in paragraph (1)(B)— (A)by striking calling and inserting communicating with; and (B)by inserting through the use of tailored lines of communication, including mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging after Armed Forces; and (2)in paragraph (2), by striking tailored mailings and inserting tailored lines of communication, including mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging,.
3.Department of Veterans Affairs use of tailored lines of communication for correspondence relating to educational assistance benefitsSection 3680 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) (1)The Secretary shall provide a mechanism by which an eligible veteran or eligible person may use tailored lines of communication to send and receive correspondence with the Department of Veterans related to entitlement to and use of educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary. The Secretary shall ensure that an eligible veteran or eligible person is provided with an opportunity to opt into sending and receiving such correspondence using such lines of communication rather than by mail. (2)The Secretary shall provide to eligible veterans and eligible persons who are enrolled in a course or program of education or training notice of the opportunity to opt in to sending and receiving correspondence using tailored lines of communication pursuant to paragraph (1). (3)In this subsection, the term tailored lines of communication includes mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging..
4.Extension of certain limits on payments of pensionSection 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2031 and inserting January 31, 2033. Passed the House of Representatives September 17, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3481 IH: Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-19 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3481IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 19, 2025Mr. Barrett (for himself and Mr. Tran) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ AffairsA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for electronic communication relating to educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025.
2.Department of Veterans Affairs electronic communication relating to educational assistance benefitsSection 3680 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) (1)The Secretary shall provide a mechanism by which an eligible veteran or eligible person may electronically send and receive correspondence with the Department of Veterans related to entitlement to and use of educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary. The Secretary shall ensure that an eligible veteran or eligible person is provided with an opportunity to opt into sending and receiving such correspondence electronically rather than by mail. (2)The Secretary shall provide to eligible veterans and eligible persons who are enrolled in a course or program of education or training notice of the opportunity to opt in to sending and receiving correspondence electronically pursuant to paragraph (1)..
119 HR 3481 : Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-18 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3481IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 18 (legislative day, September 16), 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for electronic communication relating to educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025.2.Improvement to certain outreach under Solid Start program of Department of Veterans AffairsSection 6320(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)(B)—(A)by striking calling and inserting communicating with; and(B)by inserting through the use of tailored lines of communication, including mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging after Armed Forces; and(2)in paragraph (2), by striking tailored mailings and inserting tailored lines of communication, including mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging,.3.Department of Veterans Affairs use of tailored lines of communication for correspondence relating to educational assistance benefitsSection 3680 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(i)(1)The Secretary shall provide a mechanism by which an eligible veteran or eligible person may use tailored lines of communication to send and receive correspondence with the Department of Veterans related to entitlement to and use of educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary. The Secretary shall ensure that an eligible veteran or eligible person is provided with an opportunity to opt into sending and receiving such correspondence using such lines of communication rather than by mail.(2)The Secretary shall provide to eligible veterans and eligible persons who are enrolled in a course or program of education or training notice of the opportunity to opt in to sending and receiving correspondence using tailored lines of communication pursuant to paragraph (1).(3)In this subsection, the term tailored lines of communication includes mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging..4.Extension of certain limits on payments of pensionSection 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2031 and inserting January 31, 2033.Passed the House of Representatives September 17, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3481 RH: Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 213119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3481[Report No. 119–257]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 19, 2025Mr. Barrett (for himself and Mr. Tran) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsSeptember 9, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Van Orden, Mr. Vindman, and Ms. Lee of NevadaSeptember 9, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 19, 2025A BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for electronic communication relating to educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025.2.Improvement to certain outreach under Solid Start program of Department of Veterans AffairsSection 6320(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)(B)—(A)by striking calling and inserting communicating with; and(B)by inserting through the use of tailored lines of communication, including mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging after Armed Forces; and(2)in paragraph (2), by striking tailored mailings and inserting tailored lines of communication, including mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging,.3.Department of Veterans Affairs use of tailored lines of communication for correspondence relating to educational assistance benefitsSection 3680 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(i)(1)The Secretary shall provide a mechanism by which an eligible veteran or eligible person may use tailored lines of communication to send and receive correspondence with the Department of Veterans related to entitlement to and use of educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary. The Secretary shall ensure that an eligible veteran or eligible person is provided with an opportunity to opt into sending and receiving such correspondence using such lines of communication rather than by mail.(2)The Secretary shall provide to eligible veterans and eligible persons who are enrolled in a course or program of education or training notice of the opportunity to opt in to sending and receiving correspondence using tailored lines of communication pursuant to paragraph (1).(3)In this subsection, the term tailored lines of communication includes mailings, text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging..4.Extension of certain limits on payments of pensionSection 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2031 and inserting January 31, 2033.September 9, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/19/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/19/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 06/11/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. |
| 06/11/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 07/03/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 09/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-257. |
| 09/09/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-257. |
| 09/09/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4295) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3481. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bost objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. |
| 09/17/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4393) |
| 09/17/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 09/15/2025 CR H4295) |
| 09/17/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 09/15/2025 CR H4295) |
| 09/17/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 09/18/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for electronic communication relating to educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for electronic communication relating to educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 09/18/2025 Referred To |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 09/09/2025 Reported By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 07/23/2025 Markup By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 07/03/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 05/19/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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