S.605

CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2025

Introduced·2/18/25

Federal SB605 extends medical care eligibility under the CHAMPVA program to children up to age 26.

Federal SB605, the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2025, amends title 38 of the United States Code to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program to 26 years old, regardless of marital status. This change ensures that more children of eligible veterans and service members can access necessary healthcare services. The amendment applies to medical care provided on or after the date of the Act's enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Veterans' Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 21, 2025

4:00 PM

Senate Veterans' Affairs Hearing

History

May 21, 2025

Senate

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.

Feb 18, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.