Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2025-02-13

Bill 119 hr 1286, also known as the "Veterans Forms Assessment Act," aims to improve the forms that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs sends to claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary. The bill directs the Secretary to seek an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an assessment of these forms. The purpose of this assessment is to ensure that the forms are clear, easy to understand, and user-friendly for veterans seeking benefits. By improving the forms, the bill aims to streamline the claims process and make it easier for veterans to access the benefits they are entitled to. In addition to assessing the forms, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving the claims process for veterans. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 1286 is to enhance the experience of veterans navigating the benefits system and ensure they receive the support they need in a timely and efficient manner.

Recent Activity

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Alternative Names

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for an assessment of forms that the Secretary sends to claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for an assessment of forms that the Secretary sends to claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact

Congressional oversight

Government information and archives

Government studies and investigations

Research and development

Veterans' pensions and compensation

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]

Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]

Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]

Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]

Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

Committees and Subcommittees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

Araceli Myers