HR 659 119th Congress House In Committee

Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025

Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. · Jan 26, 2026

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Legislative Summary

Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025 This bill requires the Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals to prioritize individuals with three or more years of legal professional experience in relevant legal areas when recommending individuals to the Department of Veterans Affairs to serve as members of the Board.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Independent · CA
Cosponsors (4)
Rep. GrijalvaRep. SotoRep. RamirezRep. Garcia

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