Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 1228 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Ciscomani, Juan (R-AZ) (Introduced 02/12/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.30 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 04/10/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/12/2025)
Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act
This bill provides that the Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) must operate within the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Currently, OSA operates within the Pension and Fiduciary Service of the Veterans Benefits Administration.)
119 HR 1228 EH: Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1228
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act.
2.Clarification of organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans AffairsSection 321(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking in the Department and inserting in the Office of the Secretary. Passed the House of Representatives April 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1228 IH: Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1228IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 12, 2025Mr. Ciscomani (for himself and Mr. Bost) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act.
2.Clarification of organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans AffairsSection 321(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking in the Department and inserting in the Office of the Secretary.
119 HR 1228 : Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1228IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 10, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act.2.Clarification of organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans AffairsSection 321(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking in the Department and inserting in the Office of the Secretary.Passed the House of Representatives April 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/12/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 03/21/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
| 03/26/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 04/07/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 04/07/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1433-1435) |
| 04/07/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1228. |
| 04/07/2025 | House floor actions | At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bost objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. |
| 04/09/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1552-1553) |
| 04/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 99). |
| 04/09/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 99). (text: 4/7/2025 CR H1433-1434) |
| 04/09/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 04/10/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act |
| Display Title | Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 04/10/2025 Referred To |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 02/12/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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