Bus Parity and Clarity Act

House Bill

H.R. 2526

119th Congress

Bus Parity and Clarity Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Raul Ruiz

D - CA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill would expand eligibility for assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs to caregivers of veterans who have serious illnesses related to their military service, not just those who sustained serious injuries. It would also require annual assessments to measure the burdens faced by these family caregivers.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Introduced10/24/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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Bus Parity and Clarity Act

This bill would expand eligibility for assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs to caregivers of veterans who have serious illnesses related to their military service, not just those who sustained serious injuries. It would also require annual assess

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This bill would expand eligibility for assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs to caregivers of veterans who have serious illnesses related to their military service, not just those who sustained serious injuries. It would also require annual assessments to measure the burdens faced by these family caregivers.

Bill Number: 2526
Introduced: 10/24/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Fact Sheet

Title: Bus Parity and Clarity Act
Bill Number: 2526
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Introduced: 10/24/2025
Summary: This bill would expand eligibility for assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs to caregivers of veterans who have serious illnesses related to their military service, not just those who sustained serious injuries. It would also require annual assessments to measure the burdens faced by th

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would expand eligibility for assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs to caregivers of veterans who have serious illnesses related to their military service, not just those who sustained serious injuries. It would also require annual assessments to measure the burdens faced by these family caregivers.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Support our Services to Veterans Caregivers Act or the S.O.S. Veterans Caregivers Act This bill expands eligibility for assistance under the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. Specifically, the bill expands eligibility for such assistance to caregivers of veterans who have a serious illness that was incurred or aggravated during active military, naval, or air service. Under current law, such assistance is already provided to caregivers of veterans who sustained serious injuries in the course of their military, naval, or air service. The bill also requires the provision of an annual multidimensional assessment to measure burdens felt by family caregivers who are designated as the primary providers of personal care services to such veterans.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands eligibility for VA caregiver assistance to include veterans with service-related illnesses, not just injuries
Requires annual assessments to measure the challenges and burdens experienced by family caregivers of eligible veterans
Aims to provide more support and resources to family members caring for veterans with a wide range of service-connected health conditions

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would positively impact the families and loved ones who provide care and support to veterans with service-related illnesses. By broadening eligibility and mandating caregiver assessments, it would ensure more veterans and their caregivers have access to vital assistance and resources from the VA.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2526, 119th Congress (2025). "Bus Parity and Clarity Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2526

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