Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025
The Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025 (H.R. 3455) was introduced by Representative Nancy Mace on May 15, 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility, benefits, and risks of using distributed ledger technology (DLT) to enhance VA benefits administration—particularly claims adjudication—and to help prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. The study would explore how DLT could improve the clarity, traceability, and reliability of claims, reduce fraudulent or inaccurate submissions, strengthen accountability, and assist in detecting irregularities in benefits delivery. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs would consult with DLT experts, veterans service organizations, other federal agencies with DLT experience, and other stakeholders, and then submit a report to Congress within one year outlining feasibility, potential benefits/risks, pilot opportunities, and any required legislative or administrative actions. The bill also provides definitions for distributed ledger and distributed ledger technology.
Key Points
- 1Purpose: Directs VA to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility, benefits, and risks of implementing distributed ledger technology to improve claims adjudication and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
- 2Focus Areas: Examines how DLT could improve claim clarity, traceability, reliability; reduce fraud through verification processes; enhance accountability; and help identify irregularities in benefits delivery.
- 3Stakeholder Consultation: Requires input from DLT experts, veterans service organizations, heads of other federal agencies with DLT experience, and other appropriate stakeholders.
- 4Reporting Obligation: Mandates a report to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs within one year, covering feasibility, benefits/risks, pilot programs or initiatives, and any needed legislative or administrative actions.
- 5Definitions: Provides definitions for distributed ledger and distributed ledger technology to clarify scope and meaning.