119th Congress
H.R. 659
Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Julia Brownley(D-CA)
- Introduced
- Jan 23, 2025
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Committees
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (4)
Original cosponsors (1)
- G000551
Added later (3)
- Darren Soto (D-FL) · May 6, 2025
- Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL) · May 6, 2025
- Robert Garcia (D-CA) · May 6, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jan 20, 2026 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H936) - Jan 20, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 659. - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H936-937) - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. - Sep 26, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263. - Sep 26, 2025 · House
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-309. - Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. - Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Jul 3, 2025
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged - Jun 24, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held - Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. - Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House