Summary of HR 6813 (118th Congress, introduced Dec 17, 2025)

Overview

• Bill number and title: HR 6813 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance for veterans, and for other purposes.
• Introduced: December 17, 2025
• Status: Introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs on the same day
• Purpose (as stated in the title): The bill seeks to make improvements to the VA’s authority and operations concerning veterans’ insurance programs, and to address other related purposes under title 38, United States Code.

Note: The summary below reflects the information available publicly about the bill’s title and introductory status. The specific provisions, amendments, and monetary effects are not provided in the available record and would be detailed in the full text of the bill and accompanying committee reports.

Key Provisions (as described by the bill’s title)

• The bill aims to amend title 38 to implement improvements to the insurance programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. While the exact mechanism is not specified here, typical areas in this policy space include:
  • Terms and conditions for veterans’ life and/or health insurance programs
  • Eligibility criteria and enrollment rules
  • Premiums, benefits, and payout structures
  • Administrative processes, oversight, and modernization of insurance services
• The phrase “and for other purposes” indicates potential ancillary changes that could affect related VA insurance-related authorities or related veterans’ benefits statutory provisions.

To understand the precise changes, one would need to analyze the full text of HR 6813 and any accompanying committee summary or statements.

Potential Impact (stakeholders and effects)

• Veterans and survivors: Could see changes in eligibility, premiums, coverage scope, or administration of VA insurance programs. Depending on the specifics, improvements might streamline enrollment, expand access, or adjust benefit design.
• VA health and benefits administration: Likely to require implementing legislative changes through regulations, guidance, and IT/system updates.
• Veterans’ advocates and policy researchers: Will monitor for shifts in insurance benefits, affordability, and program integrity.
• Fiscal and program integrity considerations: Any changes to insurance authority may have budgetary implications, reserve requirements, and risk management implications for VA.

Procedural and Timeline Details

• Referral: The bill was referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs on December 17, 2025.
• Status in the House: Introduced in the House on December 17, 2025. No further actions are listed in the provided record.
• Next steps: The committee may hold hearings, propose amendments, and draft committee reports. If advanced, the bill could move to the full House floor for debate and a vote, and potentially to the Senate for consideration.

Where to find more information

• The full text of HR 6813 and the committee report, including the bill’s detailed subsections, would provide the exact provisions, affected authorities, and fiscal impact.
• Look for:
  • Section-by-section analysis
  • Net cost or savings estimates
  • Effective dates for any new provisions
  • Transitional rules or grandfathering of existing policies

If you’d like, I can provide a more detailed summary once the bill’s text or a committee summary becomes available.