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Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025

Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 659 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
Passed first chamber
Started in
House
Sponsors
5
Latest action
Jan 26, 2026

What it does

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.

Official summary · Introduced in House · Jan 23, 2025

Titles and provisions can change as the bill moves.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jan 23, 2025

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed first chamber · Jan 26, 2026

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Work with this bill

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