10
9

Veterans STAND Act

4/30/2026, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 3988

The bill, designated as S.3988 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 4, 2026, aims to amend title 38, United States Code, to instruct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide yearly preventative health assessments to veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders. Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance the availability of assistive technologies for these veterans.

Current Status of Bill S 3988

Bill S 3988 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2026. Bill S 3988 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 4, 2026.  Bill S 3988's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of April 29, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3988

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3988

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3988

Veterans STAND Act
Veterans STAND Act
Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices Act
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to offer annual preventative health evaluations to veterans with a spinal cord injury or disorder and increase access to assistive technologies, and for other purposes.

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3988

Latest Bills

Deport the Terrorists Act of 2026
Bill HR 9096June 6, 2026
PANA Act of 2026
Bill HR 9039June 6, 2026
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to install permanent fencing around the United States Supreme Court Building or grounds.
Bill HR 9038June 6, 2026
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to make it a felony offense for any person who is seeking to be a candidate in an election for Federal office or an employee or agent of such a person to knowingly fraudulently sign any materials or documentation required to be filed as a condition of ballot access for such election, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8977June 6, 2026
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide enhanced student loan relief to educators, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8896June 6, 2026
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to improve and expand electronic filing capabilities for Federal Aviation Administration Form 337, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 9037June 6, 2026
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8978June 6, 2026
To direct the Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8982June 6, 2026
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require employers to compensate employees working on a legal public holiday for such work at a rate that is not less than one and one-half times the regular rate at which the employee is employed, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8980June 6, 2026
National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act
Bill HR 9059June 6, 2026
Veterans STAND Act
Bill HR 6835February 18, 2026