Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
119-HR-1286119th CongressIntroduced Feb 13, 2025Armed Forces and National Security
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor
Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8](R-PA-8)18 cosponsors
Summary
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to assess the forms that the VA sends to claimants. The center must submit a written assessment to the VA that includes recommendations on how the VA may make the forms clearer and more organized.
The VA must implement certain recommendations in the assessment within two years after the assessment is received.
Subjects
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsResearch and developmentVeterans' pensions and compensation
Actions (20)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 20, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2025House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2125)
May 19, 2025House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2125)
May 19, 2025Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2136-2137)
May 19, 2025House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 19, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1286.
May 19, 2025House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2124-2126)
May 19, 2025House floor actions
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 19, 2025House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
May 17, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-100.
May 17, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-100.
May 17, 2025Library of Congress
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2025House committee actions
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 26, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 14, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 13, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025Library of Congress