- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Jan 21, 2026
What it does
The Full Cost of War Act would require that any future authorization for use of military force or declaration of war include an authorization of appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover medical care, disability compensation, and other earned benefits for veterans resulting from military activities under that authorization. This requirement would apply to all such authorizations enacted after the bill becomes law. The amount of funding would be jointly determined by the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs based on what is necessary to support affected veterans. The bill aims to ensure that the long-term costs of war for veterans are accounted for upfront in…
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