S. 1383 · Passed both chambers · Government Operations and Politics

Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rick Scott (R-FL)

What it does

• Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access.
• Charges the committee with addressing the accessibility of the VA for individuals with disabilities.
• Requires the VA to abolish or consolidate its inactive advisory committees before establishing the new one.

Official 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.

Latest action

Mar 26, 2026: Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)

Committee: Senate Rules and Administration