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H.R. 732

Introduced

Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act

Introduced 2/4/2015•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

5/14/2015 • House

Summary

Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act

Requires the Board of Veterans' Appeals, for purposes of scheduling a veteran's appeal hearing at the earliest possible date, to determine whether to provide such hearing: (1) at its principal location or at another Department of Veterans Affairs facility or other federal facility, and (2) through the use of videoconferencing or by an appellant's personal appearance.

Requires the Board to notify the appellant of such decisions. Allows the appellant to request a different location or type of hearing. Requires the Board to grant such request and ensure that the hearing is scheduled at the earliest possible date.

Introduced in House • 2/4/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative remediesDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceVeterans' pensions and compensation

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (27)

Party Breakdown

20
Democrats
7
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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

Democrat • CA-36

Sponsored 2/4/2015

Cosponsors (26)

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Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2]

R-IN-2

Joined 2/4/2015

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

D-PA-17

Joined 2/4/2015

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Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

D-CA-26

Joined 2/4/2015

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Rep. Jolly, David W. [R-FL-13]

R-FL-13

Joined 2/4/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 4, 2015

Committee Review

April 14, 2015

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House2/4/2015

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors26