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H.R.1739: Veterans Backlog Reduction Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 25, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 25, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Veterans Backlog Reduction Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), in the case of any claim for veterans' disability compensation that is not adjudicated within 125 days after submission, to pay such claimant provisional benefits, from the period beginning on the date of such deadline and ending on the date on which a final claim decision is made. Provides a conditional provisional benefit amount. Requires the Secretary to reduce...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 25, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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April 25, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Enyart (D-Ill.) |