Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 2625 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
4 members · Left 0 · Center 3 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Davis, Donald G. (D-NC) (Introduced 04/03/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Center · DW-NOMINATE -0.24 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/22/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (04/03/2025)
Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 or the VERY Act of 2025
This bill revises terminology used under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program, specifically by replacing the use of employment handicap with employment barrier.
119 HR 2625 EH: Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 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. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2625
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to update certain terminology regarding veteran employment.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 or the VERY Act of 2025.
2.Update of certain terminology regarding veteran employmentTitle 38, United States Code, is amended— (1)by striking employment handicap each place it occurs and inserting employment barrier; and (2)by striking employment handicaps each place it occurs and inserting employment barriers. Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2625 IH: Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-03 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. 2625IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 3, 2025Mr. Davis of North Carolina (for himself and Mr. Ciscomani) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to update certain terminology regarding veteran employment.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 or the VERY Act of 2025.2.Update of certain terminology regarding veteran employmentTitle 38, United States Code, is amended—(1)by striking employment handicap each place it occurs and inserting employment barrier; and(2)by striking employment handicaps each place it occurs and inserting employment barriers.
119 HR 2625 : Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-22 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. 2625IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 22, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo amend title 38, United States Code, to update certain terminology regarding veteran employment.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 or the VERY Act of 2025.2.Update of certain terminology regarding veteran employmentTitle 38, United States Code, is amended—(1)by striking employment handicap each place it occurs and inserting employment barrier; and(2)by striking employment handicaps each place it occurs and inserting employment barriers. Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2625 RH: Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-25 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. IBUnion Calendar No. 137119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2625[Report No. 119–171]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 3, 2025Mr. Davis of North Carolina (for himself and Mr. Ciscomani) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsJune 25, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mr. SuozziJune 25, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to update certain terminology regarding veteran employment.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 or the VERY Act of 2025.2.Update of certain terminology regarding veteran employmentTitle 38, United States Code, is amended—(1)by striking employment handicap each place it occurs and inserting employment barrier; and(2)by striking employment handicaps each place it occurs and inserting employment barriers. June 25, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/03/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 05/06/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 05/06/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. |
| 06/25/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-171. |
| 06/25/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-171. |
| 06/25/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 137. |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3491-3492) |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2625. |
| 07/21/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3491) |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3491) |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/22/2025 | 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 update certain terminology regarding veteran employment. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | VERY Act of 2025 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | VERY Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | VERY Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | VERY Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | VERY Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title 38, United States Code, to update certain terminology regarding veteran employment. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 07/22/2025 Referred To |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 06/25/2025 Reported By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 05/06/2025 Markup By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 04/03/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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