The Full Cost of War Act would require that any future military authorization or declaration of war approved by Congress must also include funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover the costs of caring for veterans resulting from that conflict. The bill specifically mandates that these authorizations include money for medical care, disability compensation, and other earned benefits that veterans may need. The funding amount would be determined jointly by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs based on projected needs. This legislation applies only to military actions authorized after the bill becomes law and is intended to ensure that the full costs of military operations, including long-term veteran care, are explicitly budgeted and approved at the time of authorization rather than requested separately later. The bill was introduced in September 2024 and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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