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H.R. 2691

Introduced

Veterans' Survivors Claims Processing Automation Act of 2015

Introduced 6/9/2015•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

7/9/2015 • House

Summary

Veterans' Survivors Claims Processing Automation Act of 2015

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay burial and funeral expenses, accrued benefits, dependency and indemnity compensation, and non-service connected disability or death pension amounts to a survivor of a veteran who has not filed a formal claim if the VA determines that the record contains sufficient evidence to establish the survivor's entitlement to such benefits.

Introduced in House • 6/9/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Cemeteries and funeralsDisability and paralysisVeterans' pensions and compensation

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

4
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]

Democrat • CA-36

Sponsored 6/9/2015

Cosponsors (3)

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Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]

D-MN-1

Joined 6/24/2015

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Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17]

D-PA-17

Joined 6/25/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 9, 2015

Committee Review

June 24, 2015

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House6/9/2015

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors3