S. 605: CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-18 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 10 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-21 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-19 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-18):
CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2025
This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of the child's marital status.
Cosponsors (10)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-18 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-18 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-18 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-18 |
| Patty Murray | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-18 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-18 |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | D RI 2025-02-19 |
| Jack Reed | D RI 2025-02-19 |
| Christopher Murphy | D CT 2025-10-21 |
| Andy Kim | D NJ 2025-10-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 605 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 605?
S. 605 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 605 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).