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H.R.2311: Express Appeals Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 3, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (7 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Express Appeals Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 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. The bill describes appeals filed under the pilot program as "fully developed appeals." A claimant may elect to file a fully developed appeal by filing...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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May 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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May 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) |