WALZ Act

Hozzl · 2026-02-11T17:15:46Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3642 WALZ Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/11/2026, 5:15 PM

Summary of Bill S 3642

The WALZ Act, designated as S. 3642 in the 119th Congress and introduced on January 14, 2026, aims to address issues related to military veterans. The bill includes provisions intended to enhance and expand healthcare services for veterans, improve mental health support, and increase access to educational and employment opportunities for former servicemembers. It also includes directives for the Department of Veterans Affairs to streamline benefits administration and enhance the transition assistance programs for veterans re-entering civilian life. For more detailed information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s3642/BILLS-119s3642is.pdf.

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Current Status of Bill S 3642

Bill S 3642 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 14, 2026. Bill S 3642 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 14, 2026. Bill S 3642's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 14, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3642

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3642

A bill to direct the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate certain payment increases under State programs funded by the Department of Health and Human Services.