Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
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AI-generatedVeterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
This bill would create a formal advisory committee focused on making Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities and services more accessible to veterans with disabilities. The committee would be tasked with reviewing how accessible VA locations, programs, and services currently are, identifying gaps or barriers that veterans with disabilities face, and providing recommendations to help the VA improve access. The goal is to ensure that veterans who have disabilities — whether from their military service or otherwise — can more easily use the benefits and care they've earned.
The bill would most directly affect veterans with disabilities, particularly those who have difficulty accessing VA hospitals, clinics, or other services due to physical, sensory, or other limitations. It would also affect VA leadership and staff, who would be expected to consider and respond to the committee's findings and recommendations. The advisory committee itself would likely include veterans, disability advocates, and relevant experts.
It's worth noting that this bill has gone through a somewhat complicated path in the Senate, with procedural votes along party lines (53–47) on how to handle the legislation after it passed the House. These procedural steps reflect the standard back-and-forth between the two chambers of Congress as they work toward a final version of the bill. The core purpose of the legislation — improving accessibility for veterans — remains straightforward regardless of the procedural activity surrounding it.
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Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)
March 26, 2026
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Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)
Mar 26, 2026Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1589)
Mar 25, 2026Motion to table motion to refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration the House message to accompany S. 1383 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4422) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 68.
Mar 24, 2026Motion to table the motion to suspend the operation of Rule XXV paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 67.
Mar 24, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration the House message to accompany S. 1383 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4772) made in Senate. (CR S1569-1570)
Mar 24, 2026Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1561)
Mar 24, 2026Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1495)
Mar 22, 2026Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1461)
Mar 21, 2026Cloture on the motion to suspend the operation of Rule XXV, paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 49. Record Vote Number: 61. (CR S1466)
Mar 21, 2026Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1419)
Mar 20, 2026Cloture motion on the motion to suspend the operation of Rule XXV, paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 presented in Senate. (CR S1348)
Mar 19, 2026Motion by Senator Schumer to suspend the operation of Rule XXV paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 made in Senate.
Mar 19, 2026Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1314)
Mar 19, 2026Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1159)
Mar 18, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1383 with an amendment (SA 4420) made in Senate. (CR S1067)
Mar 17, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1383 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 57.
Mar 17, 2026Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1066-1088)
Mar 17, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration the House message to accompany S. 1383 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4422) made in Senate. (CR S1067)
Mar 17, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1383 made in Senate. (CR S1067)
Mar 17, 2026Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Feb 12, 2026Mr. Morelle moved to commit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H2149)
Feb 11, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 11, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 213 (Roll no. 69). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2138-2141)
Feb 11, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 213 (Roll no. 69).
Feb 11, 2026On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 217 (Roll no. 68).
Feb 11, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2171-2172)
Feb 11, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 1383, the Chair put the question on the motion to commit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Morelle demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 11, 2026The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Feb 11, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 11, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1383.
Feb 11, 2026Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.
Feb 11, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2138-2149)
Feb 11, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1057 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.
Feb 11, 2026Received in the House.
Dec 19, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2025Held at the desk.
Dec 19, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2025Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8894-8895; text: CR S8894-8895)
Dec 18, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 276.
Dec 2, 2025Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 2, 2025Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 2, 2025Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 30, 2025Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
May 21, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 9, 2025Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2025