Senate Bill 1657
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act of 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 7, 2025
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1657
Congress
119
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Review Every Veteran's Claim Act of 2025
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying a claim for benefits on the sole basis that a veteran failed to appear for a medical examination provided by the VA in conjunction with the claim for benefits.
May 7, 2025
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03/18/2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
12/10/2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
05/07/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/07/2025
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 27, 2026 4:20:17 PM