Moral Injury Restitution Bill

What This Bill Does

The Moral Injury Recognition and Restitution Act would formally recognize moral injury and create a path for restitution or support for people harmed by severe ethical or psychological trauma, especially in high-stress service settings. It would likely direct federal agencies to define the term, identify eligible groups, and establish benefits or remedies.

This bill matters because moral injury can affect veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, and others exposed to traumatic situations that leave lasting emotional and spiritual harm. By acknowledging that harm in federal policy, it could improve access to counseling, compensation, or other support for people whose suffering is not always addressed by existing programs.

Who This Bill Affects

For the general public, the bill would mainly affect people in occupations or situations associated with trauma exposure, such as military service, emergency response, and frontline care. If enacted, it could expand recognition and support for those groups, with little direct effect on most other Americans.

Latest Status

April 9, 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.