H.R. 1286: Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-13 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 18 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-20 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-13):
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.
The VA must implement certain recommendations in the assessment within two years after the assessment is received.
Cosponsors (18)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Donald G. Davis | D NC (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Mike Bost | R IL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Jimmy Panetta | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| David G. Valadao | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Josh Harder | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Daniel Meuser | R PA 2025-02-14 |
| Glenn Thompson | R PA 2025-03-03 |
| August Pfluger | R TX 2025-03-03 |
| Monica De La Cruz | R TX 2025-03-03 |
| Barry Moore | R AL 2025-03-03 |
| Steve Womack | R AR 2025-03-03 |
| Pete Stauber | R MN 2025-03-03 |
| Darrell Issa | R CA 2025-03-05 |
| Susie Lee | D NV 2025-03-31 |
| Jay Obernolte | R CA 2025-04-28 |
| J. French Hill | R AR 2025-04-28 |
| Roger Williams | R TX 2025-05-05 |
| Michelle Fischbach | R MN 2025-05-06 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1286 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1286?
H.R. 1286 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1286 are available on congress.gov.
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