119th Congress > House > Vote 132

Date: May 19, 2025

Result: 386-1 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 133

Sponsor: BRESNAHAN, Robert P., Jr. (R-PA)

Bill number: HR1286

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Description: Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act

Bill summary:

Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to assess the forms that the VA sends to claimants. The center must submit a written assessment to the VA that includes recommendations on how the VA may make the forms clearer and more organized.

The VA must implement certain recommendations in the assessment within two years after the assessment is received.



Bill titles: 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.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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