119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 20, 2025
H.R. 1286Passed HouseArmed Forces and National Security
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
Sponsor: Rep. Bresnahan, Robert (R-PA)18 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 13, 2025
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4 Democrats, 14 Republicans (of 18 shown).
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May 20
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 19
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2125)
May 19
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2125)
May 19
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2136-2137)
May 19
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 19
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1286.
May 19
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2124-2126)
May 19
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Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 17
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
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Full action log
All 20 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
May 20
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 19
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2125)
May 19
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2125)
May 19
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2136-2137)
May 19
HOUSEAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 19
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1286.
May 19
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2124-2126)
May 19
HOUSEMr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 17
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
May 17
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-100.
May 17
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-100.
May 6
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9
HOUSEForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 9
HOUSESubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 26
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 14
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 13
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 13
Introduced in House
Feb 13
Introduced in House
All 18 cosponsors
4 Democrats · 14 Republicans
Democrats (4)
Republicans (14)
Bost, MikeIL-12
Valadao, David G.CA-22
Meuser, DanielPA-09
Thompson, GlennPA-15
Pfluger, AugustTX-11
De La Cruz, MonicaTX-15
Moore, BarryAL-01
Womack, SteveAR-03
Stauber, PeteMN-08
Issa, DarrellCA-48
Obernolte, JayCA-23
Hill, J. FrenchAR-02
Williams, RogerTX-25
Fischbach, MichelleMN-07
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