119th Congress · House bill · Last action Feb 3, 2026
H.R. 980Passed HouseArmed Forces and National Security
Republicans expand vocational rehabilitation benefits for disabled veterans
Sponsor: Rep. Van Orden, Derrick (R-WI)Introduced Feb 5, 2025
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Feb 3
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 2
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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): 402 - 2 (Roll no. 49). (text: CR H1929)
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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): 402 - 2 (Roll no. 49). (text: CR H1929)
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1936)
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 980.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1929-1930)
Feb 2
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Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 15
Aug 15, 2025
Aug 15, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 186.
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All 20 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Feb 3
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 2
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 2
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 2 (Roll no. 49). (text: CR H1929)
Feb 2
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): 402 - 2 (Roll no. 49). (text: CR H1929)
Feb 2
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1936)
Feb 2
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.
Feb 2
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 980.
Feb 2
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1929-1930)
Feb 2
HOUSEMr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2025
Aug 15
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 186.
Aug 15
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-228.
Aug 15
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-228.
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 11
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 7
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb 5
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 5
Introduced in House
Feb 5
Introduced in House
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