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S.805: SHIELD for Veterans Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced March 14, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 15, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (9 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - Sept. 15, 2020
- Introduced in Senate - March 14, 2019
Bill Summary
Veteran Debt Fairness Act of 2019 This bill limits the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recover overpayments of benefits from veterans. Among other requirements, the VA must update its information technology systems to allow for expedited notification when a veteran incurs a debt via participation in a VA benefits program. The VA may only deduct the amount of debt of any veteran who is in debt because of participation...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 15, 2020 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 539.
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| Sept. 15, 2020 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| Aug. 5, 2020 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| May 22, 2019 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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| March 14, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 14, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |