In an uncommon show of solidarity, the House unanimously passed a bill on Wednesday aimed at reinstating an essential office that advocates for the families of American veterans.

The House passed the “Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act,” referred to as H.R. 1228, with a unanimous vote of 424-0, highlighting a significant bipartisan initiative to restore the Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) to its previous status under the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

This measure ensures that the office will resume its role as the principal advisor on issues related to military families and the surviving members of the armed forces. Reports indicate that the approval of this bill reverses a 2021 decision that diminished support for the survivors of veterans.

The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.), seeks to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to clarify the structure of the Office of Survivors Assistance within the Department of Veterans Affairs, as reported by GovTrack. The Senate is set to review this proposal.