HR 659 · 119th Congress · HouseIn committee

Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025

In plain language: 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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How it moved.

Jan 26, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 20, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 20, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H936)
Jan 20, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H936)
Sep 26, 2025Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-309.
Sep 26, 2025Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-309.
Jul 23, 2025Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jan 23, 2025Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025Introduced in House

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