S 2101119th CongressIn Committee

Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025

Introduced: Jun 17, 2025

Technology & InnovationVeterans Affairs

Standard Summary

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Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025 would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create an electronic communications system for matters related to educational assistance benefits (such as GI Bill programs). The bill adds a new subsection to the existing provision on electronic correspondence, mandating that eligible veterans and eligible persons have the option to send and receive correspondence electronically instead of by mail. It also requires VA to notify eligible beneficiaries who are enrolled in an education program about the opt-in opportunity. The goal is to modernize communication, increase efficiency, and help beneficiaries access information about their education benefits more quickly and conveniently.

Key Points

1Adds a new subsection (i) to 38 U.S.C. § 3680 establishing an electronic correspondence mechanism for relating to entitlement to and use of educational assistance benefits.
2The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must provide an opt-in option for beneficiaries to communicate electronically rather than by traditional mail.
3VA must notify eligible veterans and eligible persons enrolled in an education program about the opportunity to opt in to electronic communications.
4The scope covers all correspondence related to entitlement to and use of educational assistance benefits under VA-administered laws.
5The bill does not specify funding or detailed implementation requirements; the Secretary is responsible for establishing the mechanism and process.

Impact Areas

Primary: Eligible veterans and eligible persons (including students in VA education benefits programs) who will have access to electronic communication with VA regarding their benefits.Secondary: VA benefits administration and IT systems (need to develop, secure, and maintain an electronic messaging platform and ensure user authentication, privacy, and accessibility); educational institutions and third-party processors that interact with VA on beneficiary communications.Additional impacts: Potential reductions in mail processing time and costs, faster notification and correspondence, improvements in accessibility and record-keeping, but potential challenges for beneficiaries with limited internet access or digital literacy; heightened emphasis on privacy and cybersecurity to protect sensitive benefit information; potential implementation costs and timeline considerations for the VA.

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