H.R. 1739 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Veterans Backlog Reduction Act
H.R. 1739 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Apr 25, 2013, sponsored by William L. Enyart with 34 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
- 34
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veterans Backlog Reduction Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), in the case of any claim for veterans' disability compensation that is not adjudicated within 125 days after submission, to pay such claimant provisional benefits, from the period beginning on the date of such deadline and ending on the date on which a final claim decision is made. Provides a conditional provisional benefit amount.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
William L. Enyart (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 25, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Apr 25, 2013)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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