119 HR 7174 IH: Full Cost of War Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7174IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 21, 2026Mr. Deluzio (for himself and Mr. Lieu) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsA BILLTo require the inclusion of an authorization of appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs in any authorization for use of military force or declaration of war.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Full Cost of War Act.

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Requirement for authorizations for use of military force and declarations of war

Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act shall include an authorization of appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs for such sums as may be necessary to provide veterans with medical care, disability compensation, and any other earned benefit needed as a result of any activity conducted pursuant to such authorization or declaration, as jointly determined by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.