To amend section 2112 of title 44, United States Code, to appropriately limit donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers.

House Bill

H.R. 4461

119th Congress

To amend section 2112 of title 44, United States Code, to appropriately limit donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers.

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Morgan Luttrell

R - TX

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill aims to require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to receive disability benefit questionnaire data in a machine-readable format, rather than on paper. This would make it easier for the VA to process and analyze the information collected during medical examinations for veterans applying for disability benefits.

Latest Action

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AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to receive disability benefit questionnaire data in a machine-readable format, rather than on paper. This would make it easier for the VA to process and analyze the information collected during medical examinations for veterans applying for disability benefits.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Modernizing Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Benefit Questionnaires ActThis bill requires that all disability benefit questionnaire data collected by persons other than employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the course of VA medical disability examinations must be transmitted to the VA in a machine-readable format.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires disability benefit questionnaire data collected by non-VA employees to be transmitted to the VA in a machine-readable format.
Aims to modernize the VA's data collection process and make it more efficient.
Could help the VA process disability benefit applications more quickly and accurately.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would primarily affect veterans applying for disability benefits through the VA. The changes could streamline the application process and reduce processing times, ultimately getting veterans their deserved benefits more efficiently. It may also help the VA better analyze trends and identify areas for improvement in their disability benefits program.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Computers and information technology

Disability and paralysis

Government information and archives

Veterans' pensions and compensation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4461, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend section 2112 of title 44, United States Code, to appropriately limit donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4461