119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 5758
The Enhancing Faith-Based Support for Veterans Act of 2025 allows VA chaplains to share veterans' contact information with outside religious or faith-based organizations, but only if the veteran voluntarily requests it. The bill applies to veterans who have received a spiritual assessment—an evaluation by a VA chaplain designed to gather spiritual information and support their medical care. This change amends federal veterans law to create a new process for chaplains to connect veterans with faith-based support services of the veterans' choosing. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines. Overall, the legislation aims to expand veterans' access to faith-based support resources by enabling chaplains to facilitate these connections with the veteran's consent.