II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 897 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 21, 2023 Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Moran ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to make a permanent increase in the number of judges presiding over the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expedite Veteran Appeals Act of 2023 . 2. Permanent increase in number of judges presiding over Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Section 7253(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking seven and inserting nine .