S. 1657: Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-07 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-18 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-14 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-07):
Review Every Veteran's Claim Act of 2025
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a claim for benefits on the sole basis that a veteran failed to appear for a medical examination provided by the VA in conjunction with the claim for benefits.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME (original cosponsor) 2025-05-07 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1657 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1657?
S. 1657 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1657 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).