Federal · 119th Congress
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors18
Mike BostRU.S. Representative · 12th District · IL
Donald G. DavisDU.S. Representative · 1st District · NC
Josh HarderDU.S. Representative · 9th District · CA
Jimmy PanettaDU.S. Representative · 19th District · CA
David G. ValadaoRU.S. Representative · 22nd District · CA
Daniel MeuserRU.S. Representative · 9th District · PA
Monica De La CruzRU.S. Representative · 15th District · TX
Barry MooreRU.S. Representative · 1st District · AL
August PflugerRU.S. Representative · 11th District · TX
Pete StauberRU.S. Representative · 8th District · MN
Glenn ThompsonRU.S. Representative · 15th District · PA
Steve WomackRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · AR12 of 18
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Other titles2
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for an assessment of forms that the Secretary sends to claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history17
May 20, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 19, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2025
House · Floor
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)Roll Call 133386–1
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May 19, 2025
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2136-2137)
May 19, 2025
House · FloorAt 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, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1286.
May 19, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2124-2126)
May 19, 2025
House · FloorMr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 17, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
May 17, 2025
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-100.
May 6, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 20, 2025As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 19, 2025As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 17, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 13, 2025