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Free Veterans from Fees Act
4/7/2025, 3:42 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3997
Bill 115 HR 3997, also known as the Free Veterans from Fees Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to provide financial relief to veterans by waiving certain fees for services they receive. The bill specifically targets fees related to housing, education, and healthcare for veterans.
Under this bill, veterans would be exempt from paying fees for VA home loans, VA education benefits, and VA healthcare services. This exemption would apply to both current and future fees, providing veterans with significant cost savings.
The Free Veterans from Fees Act has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of supporting those who have served in the military. Supporters of the bill argue that veterans have made sacrifices for their country and should not have to bear the burden of additional fees for essential services. If passed, the Free Veterans from Fees Act would provide much-needed financial relief to veterans and their families, allowing them to access the services they need without facing additional financial strain. The bill is currently being reviewed by congressional committees, and its future prospects look promising.
Under this bill, veterans would be exempt from paying fees for VA home loans, VA education benefits, and VA healthcare services. This exemption would apply to both current and future fees, providing veterans with significant cost savings.
The Free Veterans from Fees Act has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of supporting those who have served in the military. Supporters of the bill argue that veterans have made sacrifices for their country and should not have to bear the burden of additional fees for essential services. If passed, the Free Veterans from Fees Act would provide much-needed financial relief to veterans and their families, allowing them to access the services they need without facing additional financial strain. The bill is currently being reviewed by congressional committees, and its future prospects look promising.
Current Status of Bill HR 3997
Bill HR 3997 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 10, 2017. Bill HR 3997 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on October 10, 2017. Bill HR 3997's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of June 6, 2018
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3997
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3997
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesComments

Elise Kelley
971
1 year ago
this bill is so dumb

Aaron Fletcher
1,015
1 year ago
I don't think this is fair, why should we have to pay for it? Who does this really help anyway?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3997
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