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Veterans Claims Education Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1578| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2025
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation seeks to significantly improve the support available to individuals filing claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs. It mandates that the VA notify unrepresented claimants about the availability of assistance from accredited persons , including veterans service organizations that offer free representation. The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to maintain an easily accessible online tool allowing claimants to search for accredited representatives, ensuring this list is updated quarterly. Furthermore, VA web portals for filing claims must include warnings about potential fees charged by agents or attorneys, linking to both the online search tool and a site for reporting unauthorized representation or excessive fees. Beyond claimant education, the legislation directs the Secretary to review and recommend improvements to the VA's processes for recognizing representatives, with a report due to Congress within 180 days. It also includes a provision to extend certain limits on pension payments from November 30, 2031, to March 31, 2032.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9017
Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2971
Veterans Claims Education Act of 2023
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 19, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 75.
May 19, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-102.
May 19, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 19, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2133-2135)
May 19, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1578.
May 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2133-2134)
May 19, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2133-2134)
May 19, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9017
    Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2971
    Veterans Claims Education Act of 2023


  • February 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • April 9, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 6, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 19, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 75.


  • May 19, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-102.


  • May 19, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 19, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2133-2135)


  • May 19, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1578.


  • May 19, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2133-2134)


  • May 19, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2133-2134)


  • May 19, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 20, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Digital mediaLicensing and registrationsUser charges and feesVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation

Veterans Claims Education Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1578| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2025
This legislation seeks to significantly improve the support available to individuals filing claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs. It mandates that the VA notify unrepresented claimants about the availability of assistance from accredited persons , including veterans service organizations that offer free representation. The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to maintain an easily accessible online tool allowing claimants to search for accredited representatives, ensuring this list is updated quarterly. Furthermore, VA web portals for filing claims must include warnings about potential fees charged by agents or attorneys, linking to both the online search tool and a site for reporting unauthorized representation or excessive fees. Beyond claimant education, the legislation directs the Secretary to review and recommend improvements to the VA's processes for recognizing representatives, with a report due to Congress within 180 days. It also includes a provision to extend certain limits on pension payments from November 30, 2031, to March 31, 2032.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9017
Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2971
Veterans Claims Education Act of 2023
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 19, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 75.
May 19, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-102.
May 19, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 19, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2133-2135)
May 19, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1578.
May 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2133-2134)
May 19, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2133-2134)
May 19, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9017
    Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2971
    Veterans Claims Education Act of 2023


  • February 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • April 9, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 6, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 19, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 75.


  • May 19, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-102.


  • May 19, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 19, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2133-2135)


  • May 19, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1578.


  • May 19, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2133-2134)


  • May 19, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2133-2134)


  • May 19, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 20, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Digital mediaLicensing and registrationsUser charges and feesVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation