H.R. 5892 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Modernization Act of 2008
H.R. 5892 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on Apr 24, 2008, sponsored by John Hall with 78 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Apr 24, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 78
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Modernization Act of 2008 - Title I: Matters Relating to Modernizing the Disability Compensation System of Department of Veterans Affairs - (Sec. 101) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) establish in the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) an Office of Survivor Assistance to provide direct assistance to survivors and dependents of d…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Hall (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 73 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 24, 2008
- Passed the HouseJul 30, 2008
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Jul 31, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 30, 2008 · Passed429–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Modernization ActHouse · Jul 30, 2008
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