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US SB1665

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Blumenthal

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Defines "secrecy oath program" as any U.S. government program requiring participants to sign non-disclosure agreements under penalty of court-martial or criminal punishment

  • Requires the VA Secretary to identify and notify veterans of secrecy oath programs about all eligible benefits within 90 days of their release from the oath, or within 90 days of identifying veterans who missed prior notification

  • Specifically targets veterans who participated in the Edgewood Arsenal program at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland between January 1, 1948 and December 31, 1975, requiring VA outreach within 90 days of enactment

  • Sets the effective date for disability compensation awards for secrecy oath program participants to the day following their discharge or release from service, rather than the date of application

Legislative Description

OATH Act of 2025 Obligations to Aberdeen’s Trusted Heroes Act of 2025

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

3/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs5/7/2025

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