H.R. 3481: Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025
This bill, known as the Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025, aims to improve communication between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and eligible veterans regarding educational assistance benefits. Here’s a breakdown of its key provisions:
Electronic Communication for Educational Benefits
The bill amends Title 38 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a system that allows eligible veterans and specific individuals to:
- Send and receive correspondence electronically with the VA concerning their educational assistance benefits.
- Opt-in for this electronic communication option instead of receiving information through traditional mail.
Notification and Enrollment
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will also:
- Provide information to eligible veterans and individuals who are enrolled in educational programs about the opportunity to opt into electronic communication.
Purpose and Benefits
The overall goal of the bill is to enhance the efficiency of communication between veterans and the VA, making it easier for veterans to manage their educational benefits. By providing an electronic channel, the bill aims to streamline the process, reduce delays, and improve access to important information for veterans seeking educational assistance.
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Sponsors
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Actions
17 actions
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Sep. 17, 2025 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4393: 1) |
| Sep. 17, 2025 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Sep. 17, 2025 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 09/15/2025 CR H4295) |
| Sep. 17, 2025 | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
| Sep. 15, 2025 | At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bost objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. |
| Sep. 15, 2025 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4295: 1) |
| Sep. 15, 2025 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3481. |
| Sep. 15, 2025 | Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| Sep. 09, 2025 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213. |
| Sep. 09, 2025 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-257. |
| Jul. 23, 2025 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| Jul. 23, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| Jul. 03, 2025 | Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged |
| Jun. 11, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. |
| Jun. 11, 2025 | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| May. 19, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| May. 19, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
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