HOUSE 659119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing support for the designation of August 15, 2025, as "Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of the World's Two Largest Democracies".
- Last Action
- 8/15/2025
Actions
- 2026-01-26Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2026-01-20Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-01-20On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H936)
- 2026-01-20Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H936)
- 2026-01-20DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 659.
- 2026-01-20Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H936-937)
- 2026-01-20Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2025-09-26Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263.
- 2025-09-26Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-309.
- 2025-09-26Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-309.
- 2025-07-23Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 2025-07-23Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-07-03Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
- 2025-06-24Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 2025-03-04Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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CRS Summary
As of 2025-01-23 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (4)
- Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
- Darren Soto (D-FL)
- Delia Ramirez (D-IL)
- Robert Garcia (D-CA)
Subjects
- Administrative remedies
- Lawyers and legal services
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
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