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Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025
H. R. 3455 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of distributed ledger technology in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility and potential benefits of using distributed ledger technology to improve the adjudication of veterans benefits claims and prevent fraud. The study shall examine how distributed ledger technology could improve the clarity and reliability of benefits claims, reduce fraudulent claims, and identify irregularities in benefits delivery. The Secretary must consult with experts in distributed ledger technology, veterans service organizations, and other Federal agencies, and submit a report to Congress within one year with findings, recommendations for pilot programs, and any required legislative or administrative actions.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC)
Actions (9)
- Oct 10, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 292. · house
- Oct 10, 2025 Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-340. · house
- Jul 23, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. · house
- Jul 23, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held · house
- Jul 23, 2025 Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged · house
- Jun 11, 2025 Subcommittee Hearings Held · house
- Jun 6, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. · house
- May 15, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. · house
- May 15, 2025 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 15, 2025
Ms. Mace introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
October 10, 2025
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of distributed ledger technology in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025”.
SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) veterans deserve efficient, transparent, and secure access to benefits and services earned through their honorable service;
(2) distributed ledger technology offers promising solutions for enhancing data integrity, security, and transparency; and
(3) exploring innovative technologies such as distributed ledger technology could significantly improve the allocation of benefits, management of insurance programs, and maintenance of records within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
SEC. 3. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS STUDY ON USE OF DISTRIBUTED LEDGER TECHNOLOGY.
(a) In General.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility, potential benefits, and risks associated with implementing distributed ledger technology to improve claims adjudication and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse within the Department’s benefits administration systems.
(b) Matters for Examination.—In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall examine how distributed ledger technology could—
(1) improve the clarity, traceability, and reliability of veterans’ benefits claims by securely recording key steps in the adjudication process;
(2) reduce the risk of fraudulent and inaccurate claims by verification processes;
(3) improve accountability in claims handling; and
(4) aid in identifying irregularities in benefits delivery.
(c) Consultation.—In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with—
(1) experts in distributed ledger technology;
(2) representatives of veterans service organizations;
(3) the heads of other Federal agencies with experience using distributed ledger technology; and
(4) any other stakeholders the Secretary determines appropriate.
(d) Report.—Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the findings of the study under subsection (a). Such report shall include each of the following:
(1) The findings of the study regarding the feasibility of implementing distributed ledger technology in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
(2) A description of potential benefits and risks associated with the implementation of such technology in the Department.
(3) Any recommendations of the Secretary regarding pilot programs or other initiatives that should be implemented to test the use of distributed ledger technology in specific areas of Department operations, such as benefits distribution or insurance claims.
(4) Any legislative or administrative actions required to implement such technology in the Department.
(e) Definitions.—In this section:
(1) The term “distributed ledger” means a ledger that is—
(A) is shared across a set of distributed nodes, which are devices or processes, that participate in a network and store a complete or partial replica of the ledger;
(B) is synchronized between the nodes;
(C) has data appended to it by following a specified consensus mechanism;
(D) publicly accessible or restricted to a subset of participants; and
(E) may require participants to have authorization to perform certain actions or require no authorization.
(2) The term “distributed ledger technology” means technology that enables the operation and use of distributed ledgers. Union Calendar No. 292
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3455
[Report No. 119-340]
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of distributed ledger technology in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
October 10, 2025
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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