The House of Representatives has unanimously passed H.R. 1228, the Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act, in a 424-0 vote. The bill aims to restore the Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) to its original position under the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, reversing a 2021 policy change that weakened support for military survivors.
Sponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.), the legislation reestablishes the OSA as the key advisory body for policies affecting veterans’ families. VA Secretary Doug Collins supports the bill, emphasizing the need to balance government reform with strong care for veterans. The measure now heads to the Senate.
Advocacy groups and survivors have welcomed the move, seeing it as a vital step toward rebuilding trust and ensuring military families receive the support they deserve.
