The Congressional Budget Office published a cost estimate for S. 2264, the Advancing Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Response to Crises Act of 2026. The bill was ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs on March 18, 2026. The CBO's principal finding is that the legislation would result in no direct spending impact, meaning the bill has no estimated cost to the federal government.

For compliance purposes, this CBO cost estimate is informational and does not create any new compliance obligations. Entities should note this is a cost estimate for proposed legislation, not a final enacted law. No action is required as a result of this document. Congressional offices and VA departmental staff tracking this legislation should monitor for further action in the legislative process.