S. 668In Committee
SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to strengthen falls prevention in veterans health care through a dedicated office, training updates, risk assessments, and review of home safety changes
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to strengthen falls prevention in veterans health care through a dedicated office, training updates, risk assessments, and review of home safety changes
Key points
- Establish falls prevention office
- Require veterans falls risk assessments
- Direct VHA mobility policy updates
- Expand interagency committee membership
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-12-10 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-247.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAgingArmed Forces and National SecurityCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureHealth personnelHealth promotion and preventive care