Clean Slate Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3114

119th Congress

Clean Slate Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Frank John Mrvan

Representative

Democratic

IN-1

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

The Town Halls for Veterans Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to hold quarterly meetings at each of its medical centers, where veterans can directly engage with VA leadership and staff. These meetings would provide an important forum for veterans to voice their concerns and get updates on VA services and programs.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Town Halls for Veterans Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to hold quarterly meetings at each of its medical centers, where veterans can directly engage with VA leadership and staff. These meetings would provide an important forum for veterans to voice their concerns and get updates on VA services and programs.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Town Halls for Veterans Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide for quarterly town hall meetings for veterans at each of its medical centers. The meetings must include (1) the director (or director's designee) of the medical center, (2) the director (or director's designee) of the Veterans Integrated Service Network the medical center is located in, and (3) other VA employees the VA determines are appropriate.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the VA to hold quarterly town hall meetings at each medical center.
Meetings must include the medical center director, the director of the local Veterans Integrated Service Network, and other relevant VA employees.
Gives veterans a direct channel to communicate with VA leadership and staff.
Provides an opportunity for veterans to receive updates on VA services and programs.
Aims to improve transparency and accountability between the VA and the veterans it serves.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly benefit veterans by giving them a regular forum to engage with VA leadership and staff. It could help improve communication, address concerns, and ensure veterans are better informed about the resources available to them. Overall, the town hall meetings could enhance the VA's responsiveness and accountability to the veteran community.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Health personnel

Veterans' medical care

Veterans' organizations and recognition

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3114, 119th Congress (2025). "Clean Slate Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3114