H.R. 1226Wounded Warrior Access Act

1 recorded action295 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Pete Aguilar [D-CA-33]
Cosponsors: 2 · 2 Republicans
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Committee: Veterans' Affairs Committee
Latest action: Nov 13, 2023 · Became Public Law No: 118-21.

IntroducedFeb 28, 2023
Passed the HouseMar 7, 2023
Passed the SenateNov 2, 2023
Sent to the PresidentNov 9, 2023
Became lawNov 13, 2023

What the measure doesCRS summary

Wounded Warrior Access Act

This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a secure online tool or website to enable a claimant or their representative to make records requests related to VA claims and benefits. Requests for records must specify in which format the copy is desired. The VA must notify a requester within 10 days that their request has been received and must fulfill the request within 120 days.

The act also requires the VA to ensure that each time a claimant logs in to a website or online tool of the VA, the website or online tool displays in plain language (1) a warning regarding violations of laws related to agents and attorneys, (2) a link to an online tool to report violations, (3) a link to an online tool to search for a VA-recognized agent or attorney, and (4) a link to a website or online tool providing final decisions on discipline of agents and attorneys for violations.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 1226 as public Law on Nov 13, 2023. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 132

House Mar 7, 2023

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Wounded Warrior Access Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

422 Yea 0 Nay 12 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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All members434 members

Democratic212 members

Republican222 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors2 · 2 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 1226 and vote against it. 0 signed when it was filed.

RMichael Lawler [R-NY-17]Joined Mar 7, 20232026 profile

RVictoria Spartz [R-IN-05]Joined Mar 7, 20232026 profile

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H.R. 1226Wounded Warrior Access Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 132

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors2 · 2 Republicans

H.R. 1226Wounded Warrior Access Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 132

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors2 · 2 Republicans

Who lobbied on H.R. 12264 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 12264 organizations