H.R. 1228 · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
Moves the Office of Survivors Assistance from the Veterans Benefits Administration to the Office of the Secretary. AI-read
What it does
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.)
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Feb 12, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2025 House roll 98 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPrioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act | D 212–0 · R 212–0 |
Passed 424–0 |
What members said about it
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Representative Juan Ciscomani spent time with local veterans this week, holding his fifth Veteran Servant Leader Award Ceremony in Sierra Vista and meeting with his Veterans Advisory Council to provide a legislative update and discuss the…
“It was an honor to host my fifth Veteran Servant Leader Award Ceremony overall and first in Sierra Vista to recognize 19 incredible veterans for their remarkable leadership, dedication, and continued service, and to award an outstanding civilian who has dedicated years to supporting our local veterans.”
Latest action
Apr 10, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.