House bill · H.R. 659 (119th Congress)
Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Julia Brownley (U.S. Representative, CA-26, Democratic)
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Summary
Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025 This bill requires the Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals to prioritize individuals with three or more years of legal professional experience in relevant legal areas when recommending individuals to the Department of Veterans Affairs to serve as members of the Board.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives
Also referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. Senate.
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Cosponsors
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Full history
- Jan 26, 2026
In committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
U.S. House
- Jan 26, 2026
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
U.S. Senate
- Jan 20, 2026
Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H936-937)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H936-937)
- Jan 20, 2026
Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H936-937)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H936-937)
- Jan 20, 2026
Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H936-937)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H936-937)
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- Jan 20, 2026
Debate - the House Proceeded With Forty Minutes of Debate on H.R. 659.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 659.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 20, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jan 20, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jan 20, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jan 20, 2026
Passed a chamber
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H936)
U.S. House of Representatives
- Sep 26, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263.
- Sep 26, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263.
- Sep 26, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263.
- Sep 26, 2025
Reported out of committee
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-309.
- Sep 26, 2025
Reported out of committee
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-309.
- Sep 26, 2025
Reported out of committee
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-309.
- Jul 23, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 23, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 23, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 23, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- Jul 23, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- Jul 23, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- Jul 3, 2025
In committee
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
- Jul 3, 2025
In committee
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
- Jul 3, 2025
In committee
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
- Jun 24, 2025
Hearing held
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Jun 24, 2025
Hearing held
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Jun 24, 2025
Hearing held
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Mar 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Mar 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Mar 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jan 23, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
U.S. House of Representatives
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