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H.R. 1286: Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act

Passed the House. Pending legislation, not current law. It does not change any benefit shown on this site.

  1. Introduced (reached)
  2. Committee (reached)
  3. Passed one chamber (reached)
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Became law

Where it stands

Latest official action
: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced
in the House
Sponsor
Robert Bresnahan (R-PA)
Cosponsors
18

Read the bill and its full history on Congress.gov, the official record.

Who has signed on, by state

A cosponsor is a member of Congress who has formally added their name to the bill. Listed as recorded by Congress.gov.

  • Alabama: Barry Moore (R)
  • Arkansas: J. Hill (R), Steve Womack (R)
  • California: Darrell Issa (R), David Valadao (R), Jay Obernolte (R), Jimmy Panetta (D), Josh Harder (D)
  • Illinois: Mike Bost (R)
  • Minnesota: Michelle Fischbach (R), Pete Stauber (R)
  • Nevada: Susie Lee (D)
  • North Carolina: Donald Davis (D)
  • Pennsylvania: Daniel Meuser (R), Glenn Thompson (R)
  • Texas: August Pfluger (R), Monica De La Cruz (R), Roger Williams (R)

Source: Congress.gov. Last read November 15, 2026. This page is automatic and not human-reviewed.