Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Jan 23, 2025
Step 2
Referred
Mar 4, 2025
Veterans' Affairs · Veterans' Affairs
Step 3
Committee
Jul 23, 2025
Reported out
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Jan 26, 2026
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
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.
AmendmentAI
Timeline · 15 actions
Jan 26, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 20, 2026
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 20, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jan 20, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 659.
Jan 20, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 20, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 26, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-309.
Sep 26, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263.
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 3, 2025
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
Jun 24, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.