HR 1228
119th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Department of Veterans Affairs
Executive agency funding and structure
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
Introduced: February 12, 2025
Introduced by:
Ciscomani, Juan
Republican
· Arizona
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Everywhere this bill has been
13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 10, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 9, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 9, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 99). (text: 4/7/2025 CR H1433-1434)
Apr 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 99).
Apr 9, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1552-1553)
Apr 7, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bost objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Apr 7, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1228.
Apr 7, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1433-1435)
Apr 7, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 26, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | House · vote #99 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 424–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act
This bill provides that the Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) must operate within the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Currently, OSA operates within the Pension and Fiduciary Service of the Veterans Benefits Administration.)
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1