Some veterans with spinal cord injuries could get VA-backed help with bowel and bladder care at home. Trained family members, hired caregivers, or home health agencies could provide the care. VA would set payment limits, training rules, and paperwork rules.
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Disabled Veterans Dignity Act of 2026 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Latest action on S. 3647: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders who need daily help with bowel and bladder care. It also affects family members, hired caregivers, and home health agencies that provide that care. VA would have to create and manage the program, set payment rules, train some caregivers, and coordinate the care with other VA benefits.
Why this matters: Bowel and bladder care is a basic daily need that can affect a veteran's health, safety, and ability to stay at home. This bill could make that care more reliable for some veterans with serious spinal cord conditions. It could also give family caregivers clearer support and pay. The tradeoff is that VA would need to manage costs, paperwork, eligibility rules, and overlap with other VA programs.
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Officially: Disabled Veterans Dignity Act of 2026
Some veterans with spinal cord injuries could get VA-backed help with bowel and bladder care at home. Trained family members, hired caregivers, or home health agencies could provide the care. VA would set payment limits, training rules, and paperwork rules.
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Sitting in Veterans' Affairs
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Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (1/15/2026)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
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