FASTER Act

Senate Bill

S. 2795

119th Congress

FASTER Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Edward J. Markey

Senator

Democratic

MA

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill extends several programs and benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It allows more healthcare professionals to conduct disability examinations, gives more time for education benefits when a school closes, extends emergency preparedness funding, and continues certain home loan fee rates.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 118-19.

SponsorEdward J. Markey (D-MA)

Introduced9/11/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

ChamberSenate

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FASTER Act

This bill extends several programs and benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It allows more healthcare professionals to conduct disability examinations, gives more time for education benefits when a school closes, extends emergency prep

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This bill extends several programs and benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It allows more healthcare professionals to conduct disability examinations, gives more time for education benefits when a school closes, extends emergency preparedness funding, and continues certain home loan fee rates.

Bill Number: 2795
Sponsor: Edward J. Markey (D-MA)
Introduced: 9/11/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Fact Sheet

Title: FASTER Act
Bill Number: 2795
Sponsor: Edward J. Markey (D-MA)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 9/11/2025
Summary: This bill extends several programs and benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It allows more healthcare professionals to conduct disability examinations, gives more time for education benefits when a school closes, extends emergency preparedness funding, and continues certain

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill extends several programs and benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It allows more healthcare professionals to conduct disability examinations, gives more time for education benefits when a school closes, extends emergency preparedness funding, and continues certain home loan fee rates.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This bill extends the eligibility or applicability of various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and benefits. First, the bill extends from three to five years the authority for additional licensed health care professionals (i.e., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists) to perform medical disability examinations as part of the existing VA pilot program related to the use of contract physicians for disability examinations. Currently, when an individual transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved, the individual is deemed to have not received those credits, and no charge from the individual's entitlement to education assistance may be made for that period of enrollment. Under the bill, this period of relief for those affected by a closure or disapproval is extended by two years to apply to programs that close or discontinue before September 30, 2025. The bill extends through FY2028 the authorization for VA emergency preparedness for public health emergencies. The bill also extends the applicability of certain loan fee rates through November 15, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands who can perform VA disability exams from 3 to 5 years
Extends relief period for education benefits when a school closes from 12 to 14 credits
Continues VA emergency preparedness funding through 2028
Extends certain VA home loan fee rates through 2031

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect veterans and their families by expanding access to VA programs and extending the availability of certain benefits. Healthcare professionals, students using VA education benefits, and homebuyers utilizing VA home loans would see the most direct impacts if this bill becomes law.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Higher education

Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Veterans' medical care

Veterans' pensions and compensation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2795, 119th Congress (2025). "FASTER Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2795

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