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- H.R.1809
H.R.1809: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of claims approved, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced April 26, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 28, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (26 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to post notices of average times for the processing of compensation claims, as well as the percentage of claims approved, in a conspicuous place in each VA regional office and claims intake facility and on the VA website. Requires the Secretary to notify each person submitting a claim of the above information, as well as the person's eligibility to receive up to an extra year of benefit payments...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 28, 2013 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| May 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| April 26, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| April 26, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) |