Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 1987

119th Congress

Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Raphael Deluzio

Representative

Democratic

PA-17

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill would limit the funding for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders in the 2024 fiscal year. This could affect research and programs related to hearing loss, speech disorders, and other communication issues.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would limit the funding for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders in the 2024 fiscal year. This could affect research and programs related to hearing loss, speech disorders, and other communication issues.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Limits FY2024 funding for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Could reduce research, programs, and services related to hearing loss, speech disorders, and other communication disorders
May impact individuals with hearing or speech impairments who rely on the Institute's work

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it could reduce the resources and funding available for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. This could limit the Institute's ability to conduct research, develop new treatments, and provide services and support for individuals with hearing loss, speech disorders, and other communication challenges. This could negatively impact the millions of Americans who experience these conditions and rely on the work of the Institute.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Department of Health and Human Services

Executive agency funding and structure

Hearing, speech, and vision care

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1987, 119th Congress (2025). "Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1987