A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to use amounts under the Veteran-Directed Care program to provide care to veterans with acquired brain injury, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
This bill establishes a five-year pilot program allowing veterans with acquired brain injuries to use existing Veteran-Directed Care funds to purchase care services from nonprofit organizations that serve veterans. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must begin the program within 180 days of the bill's enactment and select at least five VA medical centers to participate. The program affects veterans clinically diagnosed with acquired brain injuries who are already eligible for Veteran-Directed Care benefits, as well as veteran-focused nonprofits that provide care services. The Secretary is required to submit annual reports to Congress measuring program participation, clinical outcomes, veteran satisfaction, and other relevant data throughout the pilot period. No specific new funding amount is mentioned in the legislation, as it reallocates existing Veteran-Directed Care program resources rather than creating a new funding stream.
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