Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act

Hozzl · 2026-05-21T08:08:35Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2303 Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/21/2026, 8:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2303

Bill 119 HR 2303 aims to make changes to title 38 of the United States Code in order to improve the pay of attorneys working for the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The goal is to attract and retain talented attorneys, ultimately leading to higher quality decisions and faster processing of claims. The bill also includes provisions to enhance the overall efficiency of the Board. This legislation is designed to benefit veterans by ensuring that their appeals are handled in a timely and effective manner.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2303

Bill HR 2303 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2025. Bill HR 2303 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2025. Bill HR 2303's most recent activity was Committee Hearings Held as of May 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2303

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2303

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Employee hiring

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Lawyers and legal services

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2303

To amend title 38, United States Code, to reform and enhance the pay of Board of Veterans' Appeals attorneys for recruitment and retention and to increase the decision quality and claims processing speed of the Board, and for other purposes.