H.R. 3183 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, May 5, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryStrengthens fall prevention services for veterans
The bill creates a new Office of Falls Prevention within the VA to focus on reducing falls among veterans. This office will run educational campaigns for veterans and their families, update safety policies at VA facilities, and work with other government agencies on aging and health. The bill also requires the VA to assess which veterans need fall prevention help from physical therapists or occupational therapists, and to study whether it could provide home modifications to prevent falls.
How it affects you
If you're a veteran, especially one getting older or at risk of falling, this bill could connect you with new VA services and education to help prevent falls. You might gain access to home improvements designed to reduce fall risks, and your VA care team would be trained to identify whether you need fall prevention support. If you're a family member of a veteran, you'd also have access to this fall prevention education.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 5, 2025)
Supporting Access to Falls Education and prevention and Strengthening Training Efforts and Promoting Safety initiatives for Veterans Act of 2025 or the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025
This bill addresses certain mobility and aging care and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
First, the bill requires the establishment and operation of the Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for purposes of providing, evaluating, and improving VA health care services related to falls prevention.
Among other duties, the office must oversee and support a national education campaign for veterans, their families, and health care providers that focuses on reducing falls and increases awareness of available benefits or services provided by the VA to reduce falls.
The bill also expands membership of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Healthy Aging and Age-Friendly Communities by including the VA.
The VA must issue or update directives of the VHA for facilities and providers relating to safe patient handling and mobility policies.
Additionally, the VA must determine the feasibility and advisability of implementing a pilot program to provide home improvements and structural alterations to prevent falls for veterans who are eligible for such services under VA laws.
Finally, the bill requires the VA to ensure certain veterans receive a falls risk assessment from a licensed physical therapist or occupational therapist.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 3183
A BILL
SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) · Introduced May 5, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 20, 2026: “Committee Hearings Held”