SUN Act

Senate Bill

S. 2803

119th Congress

SUN Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Alex Padilla

D - CA

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

The SUN Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create an online tool that allows veterans and their representatives to easily request records related to their VA claims and benefits. The bill also mandates that the VA website display information about laws regarding agents and attorneys, as well as tools to report violations and find VA-recognized representatives.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4528)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The SUN Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create an online tool that allows veterans and their representatives to easily request records related to their VA claims and benefits. The bill also mandates that the VA website display information about laws regarding agents and attorneys, as well as tools to report violations and find VA-recognized representatives.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Wounded Warrior Access Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a secure online tool or website to enable a claimant or their representative to make records requests related to VA claims and benefits. Requests for records must specify in which format the copy is desired. The VA must notify a requester within 10 days that their request has been received and must fulfill the request within 120 days. The bill also requires the VA to ensure that each time a claimant logs in to a website or online tool of the VA, the website or online tool displays in plain language (1) a warning regarding violations of laws related to agents and attorneys, (2) a link to an online tool to report violations, (3) a link to an online tool to search for a VA-recognized agent or attorney, and (4) a link to a website or online tool providing final decisions on discipline of agents and attorneys for violations.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a secure online tool for veterans and their representatives to request VA records
Requires the VA to fulfill record requests within 120 days of receiving them
Mandates the VA website display information about laws, reporting violations, and finding VA-recognized agents/attorneys

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit veterans and their families by making it easier for them to access the records and information they need to manage their VA claims and benefits. It would also help ensure veterans are protected from potential misconduct by agents and attorneys. Overall, the SUN Act would improve the VA's transparency and responsiveness to the veterans it serves.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2803, 119th Congress (2025). "SUN Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2803