Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

Summary

Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access to address the accessibility of the VA for individuals with disabilities. Prior to establishing the advisory committee, the VA must take action to abolish or consolidate advisory committees that are currently inactive.

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Timeline

1. 9 April 2025

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 April 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 May 2025

   Committee

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.

   Source: Committee

4. 30 July 2025

   Reported

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 2 December 2025

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 276.

   Source: Calendars

6. 2 December 2025

   Reported

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

7. 2 December 2025

   Reported

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

8. 18 December 2025

   Passed

   Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8894-8895; text: CR S8894-8895)

   Source: Floor

9. 18 December 2025

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Floor

10. 19 December 2025

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

11. 19 December 2025

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

12. 19 December 2025

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

13. 11 February 2026

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2138-2149)

    Source: Floor

14. 11 February 2026

    Reported

    Rules 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.

    Source: Floor

15. 11 February 2026

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

16. 11 February 2026

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 213 (Roll no. 69). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2138-2141)

    Source: Floor

17. 11 February 2026

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 213 (Roll no. 69).

    Source: Floor

18. 11 February 2026

    Vote

    On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 217 (Roll no. 68).

    Source: Floor

19. 11 February 2026

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

    Source: Floor

20. 11 February 2026

    Floor

    Mr. Morelle moved to commit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H2149)

    Source: Floor

21. 11 February 2026

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

22. 11 February 2026

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

23. 12 February 2026

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

    Source: Floor

24. 17 March 2026

    Vote

    Motion 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.

    Source: Floor

25. 18 March 2026

    Floor

    Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1159)

    Source: Floor

26. 19 March 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

27. 20 March 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

28. 21 March 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

29. 22 March 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

30. 24 March 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

31. 25 March 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

32. 26 March 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

6 official files

• Engrossed Amendment House

  Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 11 February 2026

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• Passed House

  summary · EN · 11 February 2026

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• Engrossed in Senate

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 18 December 2025

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• Reported to Senate

  Reported to Senate · EN · 2 December 2025

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• Introduced in Senate

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 April 2025

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 9 April 2025

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Sponsors

• Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] · I · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] · D · Cosponsor
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• · ssva00 · Standing

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