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Technical corrections only. The diff primarily updates the attestation signature from 'Clerk' to 'KEVIN F. MCCUMBER, Clerk' and reflects the bill's referral to the Senate. There are no substantive policy changes between v2 and v3.

H.R. 1228119th CongressIntroduced Feb 12, 2025

Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act

Passed HouseArmed Forces and National SecurityNarrow

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Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
Committees: Veterans' Affairs Committee (primary)
Last action: Apr 10, 2025

Bottom line

The "Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act" clarifies that the Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Survivors Assistance reports directly to the Secretary, aiming to enhance its organizational standing.

What it actually does

This bill amends title 38, United States Code, specifically Section 321(a), to clarify the organizational placement of the Office of Survivors Assistance within the Department of Veterans Affairs. It changes the language from "in the Department" to "in the Office of the Secretary," thereby specifying that the Office reports directly to the Secretary. This aims to elevate the office's position within the VA's hierarchy.

Section 2

Clarification of Organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance

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This section amends existing law (Section 321(a) of title 38, United States Code) to specify that the Office of Survivors Assistance within the Department of Veterans Affairs is located "in the Office of the Secretary." Previously, the law stated it was generally "in the Department." This change aims to ensure the Office has a direct reporting line to the Secretary, potentially elevating its visibility and influence within the VA's organizational structure and ensuring survivors' issues receive direct attention from the top leadership.

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CosmeticWhat changed in REFERRED IN SENATEcompared with ENGROSSED IN HOUSE (Apr 9, 2025)

H.R. 1228119th CongressIntroduced Feb 12, 2025

Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act

Passed HouseArmed Forces and National SecurityNarrow

View bill text

Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
Committees: Veterans' Affairs Committee (primary)
Last action: Apr 10, 2025

Bottom line

What it actually does

Section 2

Clarification of Organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance

prominently featuredstraightforward