Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
Veterans Affairs: Moving the Office of Survivors Assistance
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress passed a bill to move the Office of Survivors Assistance so it reports directly to the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- This change is meant to give more attention and priority to the families of veterans who have passed away by placing their support office higher up in the agency's chain of command.
- By moving the office into the Secretary's immediate circle, the goal is to improve communication and make sure survivor issues are heard at the highest levels of the department.
- The policy does not change the specific benefits or money that survivors receive, but it changes how the office that manages those programs is organized within the government.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
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).
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1552-1553)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
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