H.R. 1286 · 119TH CONGRESSSenate · May 20, 2025
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
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Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
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Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 19, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2124-2126)
May 19, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1286.
May 19, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 19, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2136-2137)
May 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2125)
May 19, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 1 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2125)
May 19, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
The House voted 386-1 on May 19, 2025, to pass H.R. 1286, the Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act, under the suspension of the rules procedure. The bill aims to streamline and simplify the forms that veterans must complete when filing claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs, reducing bureaucratic burden on those seeking benefits. The legislation easily exceeded the two-thirds supermajority required under suspension of the rules, with 386 members voting in favor and only 1 voting against. Democrats supported the bill unanimously with 192 yea votes and no nays, while Republicans voted 194-1 in favor. This near-unanimous vote demonstrates strong bipartisan consensus on the need to improve the veterans claims process. With passage under suspension of the rules, the bill is immediately sent to the Senate for consideration. The overwhelming support and bipartisan nature of the legislation suggest it addresses a widely recognized problem affecting veterans across the country.