Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to study whether distributed ledger technology, the shared digital record system behind some cryptocurrencies, could improve veterans' benefits claims and reduce fraud.

Official title: Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 15-MAY-2025

Referred 15-MAY-2025

Approved by committee 23-JUL-2025

Reported 10-OCT-2025

On the calendar 10-OCT-2025

Key points

Requires the VA Secretary to study the feasibility, benefits, and risks of using distributed ledger technology to process claims and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse
Requires consultation with ledger technology experts, veterans service organizations, other federal agencies, and other stakeholders the Secretary chooses
Requires a report to the Veterans' Affairs Committees of both chambers within one year of enactment, including any recommended pilot programs and any needed legislative or administrative actions

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Committee referrals (2)

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Sponsor Nancy Mace (R-SC) Cosponsors · 0

No cosponsors.

congress.gov page Reported in House (10-OCT-2025) Introduced in House (15-MAY-2025)