This bill (H.F. No. 1778) introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives requires the commissioner of veterans affairs to submit annual reports on grants issued by the agency. Beginning January 15, 2026, and each year thereafter, the report must be submitted to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees overseeing veterans affairs policy and finance.

The report must include details for each grantee, such as: 1. The purpose of the grant. 2. The total amount awarded. 3. Previous grants received from the commissioner. 4. Other state and federal grants received in the most recent fiscal year. 5. The number of veterans and active service members served. 6. The number of family members of veterans and active service members served. 7. The number of veterans and family members who successfully completed the program and the criteria for success. 8. The grantee’s charitable giving ratio.

Additionally, if a grantee used grant funds to provide services to veterans or family members outside of Minnesota, the report must include the states where the non-Minnesotan participants reside and the justification for extending services to them. However, grantees without completion-based programs are not required to provide completion-related data.

The bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the distribution and use of veterans affairs grants.