Federal · 119th Congress
Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
This bill requires the Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals to prioritize individuals with three or more years of legal professional experience in relevant legal areas when recommending individuals to the Department of Veterans Affairs to serve as members of the Board.
Sponsor
Cosponsors4
Other titles2
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals to give priority to individuals with certain professional experience in recommending such individuals to serve as members of the Board of Veterans' Appeals, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Veterans Law Judge Experience 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 history15
Jan 26, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 20, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 20, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H936)
Jan 20, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 659.
Jan 20, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H936-937)
Jan 20, 2026
House · FloorMr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 26, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263.
Sep 26, 2025
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-309.
Jul 23, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 23, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 3, 2025
House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
Jun 24, 2025
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held
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Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 26, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 20, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 26, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 23, 2025