Federal · 119th Congress
Veterans Claims Education Act of 2025
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to, upon receipt of an initial claim for benefits from a claimant that is not represented by an accredited person (i.e., a veterans service organization, attorney, or agent recognized by the VA), provide (1) notice that an accredited person may assist the claimant, (2) notice that a veterans service organization may represent the claimant for free, (3) information regarding a search tool to find an accredited person to assist in the filing of claims, and (4) information on how and where to report a person who is not accredited and charged a fee to assist with a claim.
In its web portal, the VA must provide a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge for assistance in filing benefits claims. (Under current law, fees are generally prohibited for filing an initial claim.)
Sponsor
Cosponsors9
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.DU.S. Representative · 2nd District · GA
Christopher R. DeluzioDU.S. Representative · 17th District · PA
Jay ObernolteRU.S. Representative · 23rd District · CA
Aumua Amata Coleman RadewagenRU.S. Representative · At-Large · AS
Zachary NunnRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · IA
Brian K. FitzpatrickRU.S. Representative · 1st District · PA
Josh HarderDU.S. Representative · 9th District · CA
Dave MinDU.S. Representative · 47th District · CA
Thomas R. SuozziDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · NYOther titles2
To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from persons recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Veterans Claims Education Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history14
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 · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2133-2134)
May 19, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1578.
May 19, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2133-2135)
May 19, 2025
House · FloorMr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 19, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 75.
May 19, 2025
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-102.
May 6, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 21, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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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 19, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 25, 2025