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.

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SubjectsCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsResearch and developmentVeterans' pensions and compensation

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Robert P. Bresnahan Jr., R-PA-8

1 term · @RepBresnahan

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1133 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3808 · 202-225-5546

Cosponsors (18)+

Donald G. Davis, D-NC-1Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Feb 13, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepDonDavis
Mike Bost, R-IL-12Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Feb 13, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepBost
Jimmy Panetta, D-CA-19Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Feb 13, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepJimmyPanetta
David G. Valadao, R-CA-22Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Feb 13, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepDavidValadao
Josh Harder, D-CA-9Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Feb 13, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepJoshHarder
Daniel Meuser, R-PA-9
Co-sponsored Feb 14, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepMeuser
Glenn Thompson, R-PA-15
Co-sponsored Mar 3, 2025 · 9 terms · @CongressmanGT
August L. Pfluger II, R-TX-11
Co-sponsored Mar 3, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepPfluger
Mónica De La Cruz, R-TX-15
Co-sponsored Mar 3, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepMonicaDLC
Barry Moore, R-AL-1
Co-sponsored Mar 3, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepBarryMoore
Steve Womack, R-AR-3
Co-sponsored Mar 3, 2025 · 8 terms · @Rep_SteveWomack
Pete Stauber, R-MN-8
Co-sponsored Mar 3, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepPeteStauber
Darrell E. Issa, R-CA-48
Co-sponsored Mar 5, 2025 · 12 terms · @repdarrellissa
Susie Lee, D-NV-3
Co-sponsored Mar 31, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepSusieLee
Jay P. Obernolte, R-CA-23
Co-sponsored Apr 28, 2025 · 3 terms · @JayObernolte
J. F. Hill, R-AR-2
Co-sponsored Apr 28, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepFrenchHill
Roger Williams, R-TX-25
Co-sponsored May 5, 2025 · 7 terms · @RepRWilliams
Michelle L. Fischbach, R-MN-7
Co-sponsored May 6, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepFischbach

Committees (2)+

Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate Standing · Activity May 20, 2025
Veterans' Affairs Committee
House Standing · Activity May 17, 2025

Actions (20)+

May 20, 2025 · via Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2025 · via House 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, 2025 · via Library of Congress
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, 2025 · via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2136-2137)
May 19, 2025 · via House 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, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1286.
May 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2124-2126)
May 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 17, 2025 · via House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
May 17, 2025 · via House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-100.
May 17, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-100.
May 6, 2025 · via House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025 · via House committee actions
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025 · via House committee actions
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 26, 2025 · via House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 14, 2025 · via House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 13, 2025 · via House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 13, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

IntroducedFeb 13, 2025

Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security

RelatedH.R. 9237 · S. 4744

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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BRESNAHAN:H.R. 1286.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Clause 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution, to``provide for the common defense and general welfare of theUnited States.''[Page H710]

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