Government belongs to the people.

If it governs your life, you should have a voice in it.

Official voting resourcesVote.gov ↗USA.gov ↗
Zebra mark
Zebra.
Register
Passed origin
745 total · sort: latest action
S. 675 · SENATE1w
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 763.
S. 5600 · SENATE1mo
Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
S. 5249 · SENATE1mo
MORE American Fuel Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
S. 5045 · SENATE1mo
Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
S. 4974 · SENATE1mo
Making America's Food Safer Act
Held at the desk.
S. 4668 · SENATE1mo
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
S. 4395 · SENATE1mo
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
S. 2498 · SENATE1mo
National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act
Held at the desk.
S. 4009 · SENATE1mo
Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act
Held at the desk.
S. 3798 · SENATE1mo
Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
S. 1574 · SENATE1mo
Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act
Held at the desk.
S. 1055 · SENATE1mo
Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
Held at the desk.
S. 528 · SENATE1mo
GLRI Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
S. 2273 · SENATE1mo
Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act
Held at the desk.
S. 2339 · SENATE1mo
EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025
Held at the desk.
Showing 15 of 745Load 50 more →
← Back to list
119th Congress · H.R. 1578 · Passed Origin

Veterans Claims Education Act of 2025

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.)

Full bill text →

0
Voices Recorded
L3 verified 0
L2 verified 0
Why three axes? · 50-second explainer

1 / 10
Now you know how it works.
Your true verified voice
Your Stance
Should this happen?
0%
0%
0%
Fiscal Judgment
Where do you stand on this government spending?
0%
0%
0%
Authority — Multiple can be selected
Which authority should have control over this? Mark all that apply.
0%
0%
0%
0%
SubjectsDigital mediaLicensing and registrationsUser charges and feesVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation
Sponsor
Scott H. Peters, D-CA-50
7 terms · @RepScottPeters
Official website ↗
2369 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0550 · 202-225-0508
Cosponsors (9)
  • Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-GA-2Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Feb 25, 2025 · 17 terms · @SanfordBishop
  • Jay P. Obernolte, R-CA-23Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Feb 25, 2025 · 3 terms · @JayObernolte
  • Chris R. Deluzio, D-PA-17Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Feb 25, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepDeluzio
  • Aumua Amata C. Radewagen, R-AS-0
    Co-sponsored Mar 24, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepAmata
  • Zachary (Zach) M. Nunn, R-IA-3
    Co-sponsored Apr 24, 2025 · 2 terms · @ZachNunn
  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick, R-PA-1
    Co-sponsored May 13, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepBrianFitz
  • Josh Harder, D-CA-9
    Co-sponsored May 15, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepJoshHarder
  • Thomas R. Suozzi, D-NY-3
    Co-sponsored May 19, 2025 · 5 terms · @reptomsuozzi
  • Dave K. Min, D-CA-47
    Co-sponsored May 19, 2025 · 1 term
Committees (2)
  • Veterans' Affairs Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity May 20, 2025
  • Veterans' Affairs Committee
    House Standing · Activity May 19, 2025
Actions (17)
  1. May 20, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  2. May 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. May 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2133-2134)
  4. 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 voice vote. (text: CR H2133-2134)
  5. May 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1578.
  6. May 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2133-2135)
  7. May 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  8. May 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 75.
  9. May 19, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-102.
  10. May 19, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-102.
  11. May 6, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  12. Apr 9, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  13. Apr 9, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  14. Mar 21, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  15. Feb 25, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  16. Feb 25, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  17. Feb 25, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedFeb 25, 2025
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
SourceView on Congress.gov ↗
Bill textRead full text →

Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. PETERS:H.R. 1578.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8[Page H837]
⎔ Pre-anchorPermanent record — anchoring ships soonEpoch 2026-Q4