H.R. 659: Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025
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 | 2025-01-23 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2026-01-26 — 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, 2025-01-23):
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.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Darren Soto | D FL 2025-05-06 |
| Delia C. Ramirez | D IL 2025-05-06 |
| Robert Garcia | D CA 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. 659 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 659?
H.R. 659 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 659 are available on congress.gov.
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