H.R. 1286 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
H.R. 1286 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 13, 2025, sponsored by Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. with 18 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Groups that lobbied
- 4
What it does
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to assess the forms that the VA sends to claimants. The center must submit a written assessment to the VA that includes recommendations on how the VA may make the forms clearer and more organized.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
- Passed the HouseMay 19, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (May 20, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 19, 2025 · Passed386–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims ActHouse · May 19, 2025
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- S. 160: Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
- H.R. 1815: VA Home Loan Program Reform Act
- S. 201: ACES Act
- S. 423: Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2025
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Who lobbied on it
4 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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