What does Preamble of OATH Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code. The stated purpose is to ensure veterans of secrecy oath programs receive the full benefits they have earned.

What does SHORT TITLE. of OATH Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Obligations to Aberdeen's Trusted Heroes Act of 2025.

What does DEFINITION OF SECRECY OATH PROGRAM. of OATH Act of 2025 do?

This section amends title 38 of the United States Code. It adds a definition for the term 'secrecy oath program'. The 'secrecy oath program' is defined as a United States Government program requiring participants to sign non-disclosure agreements. These agreements prevent the disclosure of program information under penalty of court-martial or criminal punishment.

What does NOTICE TO VETERANS OF SECRECY OATH PROGRAMS REGARDING BENEFITS. of OATH Act of 2025 do?

This section amends title 38 of the United States Code, specifically section 6303, to require notification to veterans who participated in secrecy oath programs. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must identify veterans released from secrecy oath programs and notify them of eligible benefits and services. If a veteran is identified as not having received prior notice, the Secretary must notify them of benefits and distribute related information. The term 'secrecy oath program' is defined as having the meaning given in section 5100 of the title. Specifically, the Secretary must identify veterans who participated in the secrecy oath program at Edgewood Arsenal between January 1, 1948, and December 31, 1975, and notify them of benefits. Notifications must occur within 90 days of the date of enactment of this Act regarding the Edgewood Arsenal program.

What does EFFECTIVE DATES OF AWARDS OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION FOR of OATH Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Title 38 of the United States Code. It establishes an effective date for disability compensation awards for veterans who participated in secrecy oath programs. The effective date of the award will be the day following the veteran's discharge or release. The program includes veterans who participated in the secrecy oath program at Edgewood Arsenal between January 1, 1948, and December 31, 1975. It also includes veterans who participated in other secrecy oath programs not described in clause (i).

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OATH Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 5/7/2025

Author: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill defines 'secrecy oath program' as a government program requiring participants to sign non-disclosure agreements under penalty of law.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must notify veterans who participated in secrecy oath programs, particularly those at Edgewood Arsenal between 1948 and 1975, about eligible benefits and services.
Disability compensation awards for veterans who participated in secrecy oath programs will be effective the day following their discharge or release.

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