The POW Priority Care Act of 2025 amends federal law to give former prisoners of war the highest priority status for receiving hospital care and medical services through the Department of Veterans Affairs. This means former POWs will be prioritized ahead of other veterans when accessing VA healthcare and extended care services. The bill applies retroactively, covering former POWs regardless of when they were discharged from service. No new funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the legislation—the changes are administrative, affecting how the VA prioritizes enrollment and care. The bill was introduced in September 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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