H.R. 659

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals to give priority to individuals with certain professional experience in recommending such individuals to serve as members of the Board of Veterans' Appeals, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 23, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Brownley · Committee: Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Table of contents

• H.R. 659
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Priority for individuals with certain professional experience in appointments to Board of Veterans’ Appeals

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Priority for individuals with certain professional experience in appointments to Board of Veterans’ Appeals

• Subsection (a) of section 7101A of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
  • In recommending individuals to the Secretary to serve as members of the Board, the Chairman shall give priority to individuals with three or more years of legal professional experience in areas that pertain to the laws administered by the Secretary.