S. 1383 · 119TH CONGRESSResolving Differences · Mar 26, 2026

Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

Introduced

SenatePassed

HousePassed

Resolving Differences

President

Became Law

Description

Would require the VA to establish an advisory committee to improve accessibility for veterans and other individuals with disabilities.

Bill text replaced

This bill's text was replaced via an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Some metadata (subjects, policy area, committees) may reflect the original bill and not the current text.

Summary

AI summary based on the official CRS summary on Congress.gov.

What it does

This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Before establishing this new committee, the VA would be required to abolish or merge any of its existing advisory committees that are currently inactive.

Who is affected

This bill primarily affects the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which is required to establish a new advisory committee and consolidate or abolish existing inactive committees. The legislation also impacts individuals with disabilities who interact with the VA, as the new committee is tasked with addressing accessibility issues. Additionally, members of current inactive VA advisory committees may be affected by the required organizational changes.

Key provisions

Establishment of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is required to create a new advisory committee focused on improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
Consolidation of existing advisory committees. Before forming the new committee, the VA must identify and either abolish or consolidate any of its advisory committees that are currently inactive.

Fiscal impact

S. 1383, Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Sep 16, 2025 · As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on July 30, 2025

Effective dates

Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates

Relationship to existing law

The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to abolish or consolidate existing inactive advisory committees before establishing the new Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access.

Stated purpose

The bill aims to improve accessibility within the Department of Veterans Affairs for individuals with disabilities by establishing a dedicated advisory committee and streamlining existing advisory structures.

Lifecycle of the Bill

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1057 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.

Feb 11, 2026

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2138-2149)

Feb 11, 2026

Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.

Feb 11, 2026

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1383.

Feb 11, 2026

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Feb 11, 2026

Mr. Morelle moved to commit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H2149)

Feb 11, 2026

The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

Feb 11, 2026

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 1383, the Chair put the question on the motion to commit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Morelle demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Feb 11, 2026

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2171-2172)

Feb 11, 2026

On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 217 (Roll no. 68).

Feb 11, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 213 (Roll no. 69).

Feb 11, 2026

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 213 (Roll no. 69). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2138-2141)

Feb 11, 2026

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb 11, 2026

HousePassed

On Passage

218 Yes

213 No

VotePassageHouse

S. 1383 establishes a committee to advise the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on improving the accessibility of VA benefits, services, and facilities for veterans with disabilities. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to create the Advisory Committee on Equal Access within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The committee would be required to report biennially on its findings and recommendations.\n\nThe House passed S. 1383 on February 11, 2026, by a vote of 218 to 213. The vote was strictly partisan, with all 217 voting Republicans supporting passage and all 213 voting Democrats opposing it, except for one Democrat voting yes. This narrow party-line vote reflects deep disagreement between the chambers on the bill's approach.\n\nSince the Senate previously passed S. 1383 with an amendment, the House passage sends the bill back to the Senate to resolve the differences between the two versions. The Senate will need to either accept the House amendment or the two chambers will need to work out a compromise before the bill can proceed to the President for signature. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the staff salaries, travel costs, and other expenses associated with the committee would be less than $500,000 annually and would cost $4 million over the 2025-2035 period.

Feb 11, 2026

HouseFailed

On Motion to Commit

214 Yes

217 No

VoteHouse

On February 11, 2026, the House of Representatives voted on a motion to commit S. 1383, the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025, back to committee. A motion to commit is a procedural tactic used to delay or block a bill by sending it back for further consideration. The motion failed with 214 votes in favor and 217 votes against. The vote was entirely along party lines, with all 214 Democrats voting yes and all 217 Republicans voting no. This partisan split indicates a fundamental disagreement between the parties on how to proceed with the bill. The failed motion means the bill remained on the House floor and was not recommitted to committee. The Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act appears designed to establish an advisory committee focused on accessibility issues affecting veterans. The motion to commit, sponsored by Democrats, suggests they sought to modify or delay the bill's consideration. With the motion's failure, the bill's path forward depends on subsequent House actions, which could include further debate, amendments, or a final passage vote under the control of the Republican majority.

H.Amdt.163Agreed To

Substitute amendment

Feb 11, 2026

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

Feb 12, 2026

Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1383 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 57.

Mar 17, 2026

Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1066-1088)

Mar 17, 2026

Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1383 made in Senate. (CR S1067)

Mar 17, 2026

Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1383 with an amendment (SA 4420) made in Senate. (CR S1067)

Mar 17, 2026

Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration the House message to accompany S. 1383 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4422) made in Senate. (CR S1067)

Mar 17, 2026

Mar 17, 2026, 3:10 PM ET

SenateAgreed To

On the Motion to Proceed

51 Yes

48 No

VoteProceduralSenate

On March 17, 2026, the Senate voted 51-48 to agree to a motion to proceed to S. 1383, the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025. This procedural motion allowed the Senate to begin floor debate and consideration of the bill. A motion to proceed is a threshold vote required before the Senate can take up any legislation; rejecting it would have blocked the bill from receiving floor time. This vote was strictly along party lines, with all 51 Republicans voting yes and 45 Democrats voting no. One Republican voted no. The party-line nature of this procedural vote reflects broader disagreement over whether the bill should be debated at this time, though it does not indicate how senators will ultimately vote on the bill's substance. With the motion agreed to, the Senate proceeded to floor debate on the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act. Senators could then offer amendments, debate the bill's merits, and eventually vote on final passage.

~2:15 PM

Expected

Motion to lay before the Senate the House Message to accompany S.1383 Legislative Vehicle for SAVE Act

ExpectedS.1383SenateVote

S.Amdt.4452Proposed

Kennedy, John

S.Amdt.4453Proposed

Rosen, Jacky

S.Amdt.4455Proposed

Rosen, Jacky

S.Amdt.4451Proposed

Whitehouse, Sheldon

S.Amdt.4449Proposed

Murphy, Christopher

S.Amdt.4448Proposed

Murphy, Christopher

S.Amdt.4454Proposed

Rosen, Jacky

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1159)

Mar 18, 2026

S.Amdt.4604Proposed

Hassan, Margaret Wood

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1314)

Mar 19, 2026

Motion by Senator Schumer to suspend the operation of Rule XXV paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 made in Senate.

Mar 19, 2026

Cloture motion on the motion to suspend the operation of Rule XXV, paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 presented in Senate. (CR S1348)

Mar 19, 2026

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1419)

Mar 20, 2026

Expected

Schumer motion to invoke cloture on a motion to suspend Rule XXV, paragraph (n)(1) to permit the Committee on Rules and Administration to consider the following motion with respect to the message to accompany S. 1383: Motion to refer with instructions - That the Message to accompany S.1383 be referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration with instructions that the Committee consider legislation that fully funds the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) through fiscal year 2026.

ExpectedS.1383SenateCloture

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1461)

Mar 21, 2026

Cloture on the motion to suspend the operation of Rule XXV, paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 49. Record Vote Number: 61. (CR S1466)

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 21, 2026, 2:01 PM ET

SenateRejected

On the Cloture Motion

41 Yes

49 No

VoteClotureSenate

On March 21, 2026, the Senate voted 41-49 on a cloture motion for S. 1383, the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025. Cloture failed to reach the 60 votes required to end debate and advance the legislation. The vote was entirely along party lines, with all 41 yes votes coming from Democrats and all 49 no votes from Republicans. Cloture is a procedural motion to limit debate and amendments, not a vote on the bill itself. When cloture fails, it means the filibuster succeeds and the bill is effectively blocked from advancing, even though a simple majority may support it. In this case, the Republican majority prevented the Senate from moving forward on the measure. With cloture rejected, S. 1383 remains stalled unless Senate leadership pursues other procedural options or the bill is brought back for another cloture attempt with changed circumstances. The bill does not advance to a final passage vote at this time.

~1:00 PM

Expected

Motion to invoke cloture on Schumer motion to suspend Rule XXV, paragraph (n)(1) to permit the Committee on Rules and Administration to consider the following motion with respect to the message to accompany S. 1383: Motion to refer with instructions - That the Message to accompany S.1383 be referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration with instructions that the Committee consider legislation that fully funds the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) through fiscal year 2026.

ExpectedS.1383SenateCloture

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1495)

Mar 22, 2026

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1561)

Mar 24, 2026

Motion to table the motion to suspend the operation of Rule XXV paragraph (n)(1) to permit the committee on Rules and Administration to consider the pending motion with respect to the House message to accompany S. 1383 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 67.

Mar 24, 2026

Motion to table motion to refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration the House message to accompany S. 1383 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4422) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 68.

Mar 24, 2026

Mar 24, 2026, 5:00 PM ET

SenateAgreed To

On the Motion to Table

53 Yes

47 No

VoteMotion to TableSenate

On March 24, 2026, the Senate voted 53-47 to table an amendment or motion related to S. 1383, the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025. By adopting the motion to table, the Senate killed the underlying amendment or motion without holding a direct vote on its substance. The vote fell entirely along party lines, with all 53 Republicans voting to table and all 47 Democrats voting against tabling. No Democrats supported the motion, and no Republicans opposed it, making this a purely partisan procedural clash. With the tabling motion adopted, the underlying amendment or motion is now dead and will not receive further consideration or a substantive vote. The Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act itself remains under consideration in the Senate, but whatever specific provision or motion was targeted by this tabling effort has been removed from the legislative process.

Mar 24, 2026, 4:19 PM ET

SenateAgreed To

On the Motion to Table

53 Yes

47 No

VoteMotion to TableSenate

On March 24, 2026, the Senate voted 53-47 to table an amendment or motion related to S. 1383, the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025. The tabling motion succeeded, which means the underlying amendment or motion was killed without receiving a direct up-or-down vote on its substance. The vote fell entirely along party lines, with all 53 Republicans voting to table and all 47 Democrats voting against the tabling motion. This partisan split indicates fundamental disagreement between the parties over the amendment in question. Democrats sought to preserve the amendment for a substantive vote, while Republicans moved to eliminate it from consideration. With the tabling motion adopted, the underlying amendment or motion is now dead and will not receive further consideration in the Senate. The main bill, S. 1383, continues to move forward without this particular provision. The parties' opposing positions suggest significant disagreement over what changes, if any, should be made to the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act.

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1589)

Mar 25, 2026

S.Amdt.4420Proposed

Substitute amendment

In the nature of a substitute.

Schmitt, Eric·Mar 25, 2026

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)

Mar 26, 2026

Summary

What it does

Who is affected

Key provisions

Fiscal impact

Effective dates

Relationship to existing law

Stated purpose

Summary

Lifecycle of the Bill

Lifecycle of the BillResolving Differences · Mar 26, 2026

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