US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

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Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

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Overview

This bill establishes the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve the accessibility of VA services, benefits, information, and facilities for individuals with disabilities. The committee will advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on accessibility issues and ensure compliance with relevant laws. Prior to establishing the committee, the VA must take action to abolish or consolidate inactive advisory committees.

Key provisions

Establishes the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee within the VA.
Requires the committee to have 15 voting members, including veterans with disabilities, accessibility experts, and VA employees.
The committee will consult with and seek advice from the Secretary on improving accessibility.
The committee must submit annual reports to the Secretary, Congress, and the public outlining access barriers and recommendations.
The committee will assess compliance with laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act.
The committee will focus on improving accessibility of communications, services, benefits, and facilities.
The committee will be supported by appropriate personnel, funding, and resources.
Requires the VA to abolish or consolidate inactive advisory committees before establishing the new committee.

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Legislative history

45 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Mar 19, 2026Senate

Motion 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, 2026Senate

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1314)

Mar 20, 2026Senate

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1419)

Mar 21, 2026Senate

Cloture 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, 2026Senate

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1461)

Mar 22, 2026Senate

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1495)

Mar 24, 2026Senate

Motion 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, 2026Senate

Motion 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, 2026Senate

Motion 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, 2026Senate

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1561)

Mar 25, 2026Senate

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1589)

Mar 26, 2026Senate

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)

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12/18/2025SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8894-8895; text: CR S8894-8895)
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12/18/2025Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

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