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Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

4/15/2026, 6:19 PM

Summary of Bill S 1383

The bill titled "Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 9, 2025. The bill, designated as S. 1383, aims to establish a Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee to provide advice and recommendations to improve accessibility for veterans. The specific directives and actions proposed within the bill are detailed in the official PDF version of the bill available at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1383/BILLS-119s1383is.pdf.

Congressional Summary of S 1383

Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access to address the accessibility of the VA for individuals with disabilities. Prior to establishing the advisory committee, the VA must take action to abolish or consolidate advisory committees that are currently inactive.

Current Status of Bill S 1383

Bill S 1383 is currently in the status of Passed in House since February 11, 2026. Bill S 1383 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 9, 2025.  Bill S 1383's most recent activity was Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647) as of March 26, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1383

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
35
Democrat Cosponsors
22
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1383

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1383

A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.

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