S. 812: A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a form for reimbursement of certain travel expenses by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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 | 2025-03-03 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 9 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-03 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-07-15 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-03):
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that a veteran may obtain a physical copy of the form needed for travel reimbursements at any VA medical facility or, upon request, by mail. The VA must also ensure a veteran may submit the form to any VA medical facility in person or by mail. Such medical facilities must evaluate the form and process any claim associated with the form.
Cosponsors (9)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jacky Rosen | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-03-03 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-03-03 |
| James E. Risch | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-03-03 |
| Roger F. Wicker | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-03-03 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME (original cosponsor) 2025-03-03 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-03-03 |
| Mike Rounds | R SD (original cosponsor) 2025-03-03 |
| Gary C. Peters | D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-03-03 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA 2025-07-14 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 812 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 812?
S. 812 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a form for reimbursement of certain travel expenses by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 812 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).