Justice for America’s Veterans and Survivors Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/3627
Last Updated: February 4, 2026

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Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

ID: E000246

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the same geniuses who thought it was a good idea to put a "Justice" in the title of a bill that's about as substantial as a participation trophy.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Justice for America's Veterans and Survivors Act of 2025 is a bill that claims to care deeply about veterans, but really just wants to make its sponsors look good. Its main purpose is to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report on the causes of death among veterans. Wow, I bet that took hours of intense deliberation.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends title 38 of the United States Code by adding a new section (Sec. 534) that requires the Secretary to submit an annual report containing data and information on causes of death among veterans. This includes identifying primary and secondary causes of death, as well as whether the veteran had a service-connected disability rated as total. Oh, and it also asks for a statement on whether the veteran died by suicide secondary to a service-connected disability. Because, you know, that's not something we already track.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include veterans (who will be thrilled to know their deaths are being tracked), the Department of Veterans Affairs (which gets to do more paperwork), and the sponsors of this bill (who get to pretend they care about veterans). Stakeholders also include various veteran organizations, which will likely be too busy rolling their eyes at this token effort to actually provide meaningful support.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is precisely zero. It's a feel-good measure designed to make politicians look like they're doing something for veterans without actually addressing any real issues. The implications are that we'll get more bureaucratic red tape, more pointless reports, and more opportunities for politicians to grandstand about how much they care about veterans.

Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a bad case of "Legislative Theater-itis," a disease characterized by a complete lack of substance, a plethora of empty rhetoric, and a desperate attempt to look good without actually doing anything meaningful. Treatment involves a healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach for bureaucratic nonsense, and a willingness to call out politicians on their blatant pandering.

Prognosis: This bill will likely pass with flying colors, because who doesn't love a good PR stunt? But don't expect it to make any real difference in the lives of veterans. After all, as the great philosopher once said, "You can't fix stupid."

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Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$78,325
27 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$78,325

No PAC contributions found

No organization contributions found

No committee contributions found

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EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDI, TRIBE
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$6,600
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FAISON, JAY
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$6,600
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BAUM, ANN
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$3,300
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DUHAMEL, WILLIAM F
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$3,300
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BELL, JOHN W III
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POPE, JAMES
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SYKES, CLAY
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SYKES, LISA
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MILLS, MICHAEL ALLEN
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MADDEN, R. SCOTT
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CUMMINS, BRIANNA P
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$1,200
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RICKETT, AMY J
1 transaction
$1,125
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MORGAN, DAVID D
1 transaction
$1,000

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 6 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Morrison, Kelly [D-MN-3]

ID: M001234

Top Contributors

10

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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Aug 5, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
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PRAIRIE ISLAND TRIBAL COUNCIL
Organization WELCH, MN
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
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MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE INDIANS
Organization ONAMIA, MN
$2,500
Aug 30, 2024
5
LINDSAY, HELEN
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual WAYZATA, MN
$5,000
Sep 13, 2024
6
MURPHY, CYNTHIA
SELF EMPLOYED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Individual MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$3,300
Oct 4, 2024
7
DAYTON, CORNELIA MASSIE
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual WAYZATA, MN
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024
8
POHLAD, JAMES
POHLAD COMPANIES BUSINESS
Individual MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$3,300
Oct 14, 2024
9
DEIGNAN, JOE
SOLHEIM INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC PRIVATE INVESTOR
Individual EDINA, MN
$3,300
Aug 12, 2024
10
FRANCIS, MICHAEL RAYMOND
FARVIEW ASSOCIATES CEO
Individual ORONO, MN
$3,300
Sep 25, 2024

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

ID: D000230

Top Contributors

10

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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 5, 2024
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TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$2,000
Dec 31, 2023
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 6, 2023
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
May 13, 2024
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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 31, 2023
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CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Dec 28, 2023
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CONSULATE OF JAMAICA
Organization WASHINGTON, DC
$2,500
Jun 30, 2023
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PLASTY PAC
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$1,000
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DLV
Organization CHICAGO, IL
$955
Oct 10, 2023
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AL BOSTAAN SERVICES
Organization BRIDGEVIEW, IL
$500
Jun 30, 2023

Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

ID: V000138

Top Contributors

10

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LUX FOR VIRGINIA
Organization LADYSMITH, VA
$500
Mar 29, 2024
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LUX FOR VIRGINIA
Organization LADYSMITH, VA
$500
Mar 31, 2024
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FORSTER-BURKE, DIANE
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT
$4,000
Apr 20, 2024
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FORSTER-BURKE, DIANE
Individual COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT
$4,000
May 5, 2024
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VON STEIN, THOMSON
Individual ROCKVILLE, MD
$3,500
Aug 7, 2024
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HULL, MEGAN
SELF ACTIVIST
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Nov 2, 2024
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KAISER, GEORGE
GBK CORPORATION EXECUTIVE
Individual TULSA, OK
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
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PARSONS, KATHLEEN
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual POTOMAC, MD
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
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STAPLE, HARISE
SELF MD
Individual LOS ALTOS, CA
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
10
HOLMES, LAURA
SELF REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024

Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

ID: L000590

Top Contributors

10

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NATIONAL STONE SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION ROCKPAC
PAC ALEXANDRIA, VA
$5,000
Jun 13, 2023
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THE EYE OF THE TIGER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
PAC ARLINGTON, VA
$5,000
Jun 13, 2023
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AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$5,000
Jun 30, 2023
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PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$4,000
Jun 30, 2023
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Jun 30, 2023
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$2,500
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Jun 14, 2023
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PAC BIRMINGHAM, AL
$2,500
Jun 28, 2023
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THE HOME DEPOT INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$2,500
Jun 29, 2023

Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

ID: N000191

Top Contributors

10

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AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
Organization MARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Mar 31, 2023
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AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
Organization MARICOPA, AZ
$2,500
Oct 13, 2024
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YUROK TRIBE
Organization KLAMATH, CA
$1,000
Feb 1, 2023
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SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LOS ANGELES, CA
$1,000
Jun 9, 2024
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EKLUND, PAUL
Individual BOULDER, CO
$6,400
Oct 3, 2023
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EKLUND, PAUL
P.N. EKLUND INTERESTS INC. REAL ESTATE
Individual BOULDER, CO
$6,400
Sep 30, 2023
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KLARMAN, SETH
THE BAUPOST GROUP CEO
Individual BOSTON, MA
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
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GROSS, DAVID
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO INSTRUCTOR
Individual BOULDER, CO
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
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WEAVER, LINDSAY
SELF ENGINEER
Individual PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
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BLOOM, BRADLEY
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC INVESTMENTS
Individual WELLESLEY, MA
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024

Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

ID: G000602

Top Contributors

10

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RALLYE MOTORS
Organization ROSLYN, NY
$6,000
Jul 18, 2023
2
RALLYE MOTORS
Organization ROSLYN, NY
$6,000
Jun 5, 2023
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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$1,000
Aug 1, 2024
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STONE, JAMES M
PLYMOUTH ROCK COMPANY, INC. EXECUTIVE
Individual BOSTON, MA
$5,000
Oct 16, 2024
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FAIVUS, HARRY E
SELF-EMPLOYED OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Nov 1, 2024
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STONE, JAMES M
PLYMOUTH ROCK COMPANY, INC. EXECUTIVE
Individual BOSTON, MA
$5,000
Oct 16, 2024
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HELFER, RICKI
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$4,000
Sep 10, 2024
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ANDEER, KYLE
APPLE INC ATTORNEY
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Mar 27, 2024
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BINDER, CHARLES
SELF-EMPLOYED ATTORNEY
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Mar 21, 2024
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BURNSTEIN, CLIFFORD
Q PRIME MANAGER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Mar 28, 2024

Donor Network - Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

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