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BillHR 3183 · 119

SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025

Introduced
May 5, 2025
Cosponsors
6
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a program to help veterans transition to civilian life by providing them with resources and support. Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a plan to reduce veteran suicide rates and improve mental health services.

Sponsored By

Nikki Budzinski
Democrat · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 5, 2025
  2. May 20, 2026You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects veterans, particularly those struggling with mental health issues or transitioning to civilian life, by providing them with access to additional resources and support. It also impacts the Department of Veterans Affairs, which would be responsible for developing and implementing the plan to reduce veteran suicide rates.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
7backers
  • Democratic4
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 50%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (6)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMay 5, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee Hearings Held
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.