House vote: H.R. 1286 // May 19, 2025Needed two-thirds to pass
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
Sponsor: Robert Bresnahan (R-PA)
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.
Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 11.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 386 | 88.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 11.1% |