119th Congress

H.R.1286

Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act

Chamber Passed·5/20/25

Prefiled

Introduced

Chamber Passed5/20/25

Final Passage

Complete

Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act seeks to improve clarity and organization of VA forms.

The Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to collaborate with a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) to evaluate the forms sent to claimants. This assessment, made in consultation with covered entities, will include recommendations for enhancing clarity and organization. The Secretary must report these findings to Congress and implement compliant recommendations within two years. Covered entities include the VA, experts, recognized veterans service organizations, and entities advocating for veterans and survivors.

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Where it stands

Last: Passed the House · 386–1 · May 20, 2025
Current: Veterans' Affairs Committee
Next: Senate floor vote

Roll Call Votes

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended RC# 133

386 Yea

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45 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

1:30 PM

House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

10:15 AM

House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

May 19, 2025

House

Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.