American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act

House Bill

H.R. 1530

119th Congress

American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Darrell Issa

Representative

Republican

CA-48

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill aims to improve the process for veterans to receive disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It updates procedures for publishing VA disability benefit questionnaire forms, requires the VA to provide reimbursement for veterans' travel to medical exams, and mandates outreach to veterans about the exam process.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate.

SponsorDarrell Issa (R-CA)

Introduced7/21/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act

This bill aims to improve the process for veterans to receive disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It updates procedures for publishing VA disability benefit questionnaire forms, requires the VA to provide reimbursement for veteran

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This bill aims to improve the process for veterans to receive disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It updates procedures for publishing VA disability benefit questionnaire forms, requires the VA to provide reimbursement for veterans' travel to medical exams, and mandates outreach to veterans about the exam process.

Bill Number: 1530
Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-CA)
Introduced: 7/21/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Fact Sheet

Title: American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act
Bill Number: 1530
Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-CA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 7/21/2025
Summary: This bill aims to improve the process for veterans to receive disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It updates procedures for publishing VA disability benefit questionnaire forms, requires the VA to provide reimbursement for veterans' travel to medical exams, and mandates

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to improve the process for veterans to receive disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It updates procedures for publishing VA disability benefit questionnaire forms, requires the VA to provide reimbursement for veterans' travel to medical exams, and mandates outreach to veterans about the exam process.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Veterans Benefits Improvement Act This bill addresses certain requirements related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical disability examinations for purposes of benefit claims. First, the bill updates procedures related to the publishing of VA disability benefit questionnaire forms. Specifically, the VA does not have to publish certain forms if it determines the form could not reasonably be completed to a clinically acceptable standard by someone who is not an employee or contractor of the VA. The bill also requires the VA to report on its efforts to provide reimbursement for a veteran's travel to a facility, regardless of whether the facility is inside or outside of the United States, when such travel is incident to a scheduled compensation and pension examination. Additionally, the VA must partner with veterans service organizations and other stakeholders (as determined by the VA) to implement an outreach program for veterans regarding (1) contact information for contractors providing medical disability examinations, and (2) the requirement for veterans to provide personally identifiable information when contacted by such contractors to verify their identity. The VA must also include certain elements in contracts it enters with contractors to provide medical disability examinations. Specifically, every communication from a contractor to a claimant regarding the scheduling of such an examination must be contemporaneously transmitted to the appropriate representative for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims. Finally, the VA must report on improving its support of governmental veterans service officers.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows the VA to avoid publishing certain disability exam forms if they cannot be reasonably completed by non-VA employees or contractors
Requires the VA to reimburse veterans for travel to medical exams, whether inside or outside the US
Directs the VA to partner with veteran service organizations to inform veterans about exam contractors and personal information requirements

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would make the process of obtaining VA disability benefits more efficient and transparent for veterans. Veterans would have better information about the exam process and be reimbursed for travel, making it easier for them to access the benefits they have earned. This could improve outcomes for millions of veterans seeking VA disability compensation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Intergovernmental relations

Public contracts and procurement

Veterans' medical care

Veterans' pensions and compensation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1530, 119th Congress (2025). "American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1530

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