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S. 787 · 119th Congress

VetPAC Act of 2025

Passed SenateArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Passed SenateDec 18, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed Senate. Latest step, Dec 19, 2025: Held at the desk. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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S. 787 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as passed by the Senate (Dec 18, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Establishment of Veterans Health Administration Policy Advisory Commission
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    VetPAC Act of 2025

    This bill establishes the Veterans Health Administration Policy Advisory Commission for purposes of reviewing operations at the Veterans Health Administration and preparing reports with recommendations for Congress based on such review.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Feb 27, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Dec 19, 2025Held at the desk.House floor actions
    2. Dec 19, 2025Received in the House.House floor actions
    3. Dec 19, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
    4. Dec 18, 2025Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8897-8898)Senate
    5. Dec 18, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    6. Dec 18, 2025The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.Senate
    7. Dec 18, 2025Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8895-8898)Senate
    8. Dec 2, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 279.Senate
    9. Dec 2, 2025Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-98.Senate
    10. Dec 2, 2025Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-98.Library of Congress
    11. Jul 30, 2025Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
    12. Mar 11, 2025Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-35.Senate
    13. Feb 27, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
    14. Feb 27, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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    Cosponsors

    • Mazie K. Hirono D-HI
    • Jerry Moran R-KS