H.R. 2377 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
RAPID Claims Act
H.R. 2377 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jun 24, 2011, sponsored by Joe Donnelly with 32 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 24, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Rating and Processing Individuals' Disability Claims Act or the RAPID Claims Act - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), if a veteran's claim is submitted that is determined to be a fully developed claim, to provide: (1) the claimant with the opportunity to waive any claim development period with respect to such claim, and (2) expeditious treatment of such claim.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Donnelly (D-IN). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 24, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) . (Apr 18, 2012)
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- H.R. 754: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011
- H.R. 1383: Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011
- H.R. 2646: Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011
- S. 894: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011
- H.R. 2447: To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines.
- H.R. 1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
- H.R. 1892: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
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