HR 659
119th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Administrative remedies
Lawyers and legal services
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025
Introduced: January 23, 2025
Introduced by:
Brownley, Julia
Democratic
· California
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16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 26, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 20, 2026
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 20, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 20, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H936)
Jan 20, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H936)
Jan 20, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 659.
Jan 20, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H936-937)
Sep 26, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263.
Sep 26, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-309.
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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