Passed in the House on April 9, 2025 · 424 Yea, 0 Nay, 9 Not Voting
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 1228 Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
In plain English: This bill moves the Office of Survivors Assistance within the Department of Veterans Affairs to report directly to the Secretary. This changes its current placement under the Pension and Fiduciary Service.
Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act 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.)