H.R. 217: CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-07 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-20 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-07):
Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act or the CHIP IN for Veterans Act
This bill makes permanent, starting December 16, 2026, the pilot program under which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may accept donations of property or facilities from certain nonfederal entities (e.g., state authorities or private entities). The bill also removes the limit on the number of donations that the VA may accept under the program.
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Josh Gottheimer | D NJ 2025-02-21 |
| Robert J. Wittman | R VA 2025-03-03 |
| David G. Valadao | R CA 2025-03-14 |
| Susie Lee | D NV 2025-03-31 |
| Shri Thanedar | D MI 2025-04-07 |
| Eugene Simon Vindman | D VA 2025-05-08 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 217 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 217?
H.R. 217 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 217 are available on congress.gov.
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