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H.R.800: Express Appeals Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 5, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 9, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (16 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Express Appeals Act Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) carry out a five-year pilot program to provide the option of an alternative appeals process to determine appeals of claims for disability compensation more quickly, and (2) inform claimants about such program. Describes appeals filed under the pilot program as "fully developed appeals." Authorizes a claimant to elect to file a fully developed appeal by filing with the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 9, 2015 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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July 9, 2015 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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April 14, 2015 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Feb. 20, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Feb. 5, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Feb. 5, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) |