H.R. 1729 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act
H.R. 1729 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Apr 25, 2013, sponsored by Ann Kirkpatrick with 52 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 25, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 52
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to make the service treatment records, personal records, unit records, and medical records (service records) of each member of the Armed Forces available to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in an electronic format. Provides post-discharge or release timelines for such availability.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 49 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 25, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (May 6, 2013)
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- H.R. 3304: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
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