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 claimant...
s 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
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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.
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
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
undefined Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Sponsors and Supporters
Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8]
Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8]
Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8]
Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8]
Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8]
Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8]
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
Veterans' Affairs Committee
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
Variations and Revisions