Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025
United States119th CongressHR-659House of Representatives
Updated: Jan 26, 2026
Summary
This legislation amends Title 38 of the United States Code to establish new criteria for recommending members to the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Specifically, it directs the Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals to prioritize candidates with relevant professional backgrounds. When recommending individuals to the Secretary for appointment, the Chairman must give priority to those with three or more years of legal professional experience . This experience must be in areas pertaining to the laws administered by the Secretary, ensuring that Board members possess specialized knowledge and enhancing the qualifications of those adjudicating veterans' appeals.
Bill texts
Timeline
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H936)
House of Representatives
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H936)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Senate