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Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act

USA119th CongressHR-2303| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Morgan McGarvey

Morgan McGarvey

Democratic Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (2)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Board of Veterans' Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act" proposes to enhance the career structure for attorneys at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Its primary objective is to improve the recruitment and retention of these legal professionals by offering a more competitive career path. This is achieved by amending title 38, United States Code, to permit non-supervisory attorneys to be promoted to grade GS-15 of the General Schedule. By doing so, the bill intends to increase the decision quality and accelerate the claims processing speed at the Board, ultimately benefiting veterans by ensuring more efficient and high-quality appeals resolutions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9046
Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 8, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9046
    Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act


  • March 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • April 8, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


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


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee Hearings Held

Armed Forces and National Security

Employee hiringGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLawyers and legal servicesVeterans' pensions and compensation

Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act

USA119th CongressHR-2303| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
The "Board of Veterans' Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act" proposes to enhance the career structure for attorneys at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Its primary objective is to improve the recruitment and retention of these legal professionals by offering a more competitive career path. This is achieved by amending title 38, United States Code, to permit non-supervisory attorneys to be promoted to grade GS-15 of the General Schedule. By doing so, the bill intends to increase the decision quality and accelerate the claims processing speed at the Board, ultimately benefiting veterans by ensuring more efficient and high-quality appeals resolutions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9046
Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 8, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9046
    Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act


  • March 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • April 8, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


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


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee Hearings Held
Morgan McGarvey

Morgan McGarvey

Democratic Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (2)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employee hiringGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLawyers and legal servicesVeterans' pensions and compensation