H.R. 2079 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Expediting Veteran's Benefits Act
H.R. 2079 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on May 21, 2013, sponsored by Trey Radel with 2 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
- May 21, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Expediting Veteran's Benefits Act - Amends the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 to extend through 2016 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) authority for the performance of medical disability evaluations by contract physicians.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Trey Radel (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (Jun 11, 2013)
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- H.R. 1412: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013
- H.R. 3210: Pay Our Military Act
- H.J.Res. 91: Department of Defense Survivor Benefits Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014
- H.R. 3302: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Bay Pines, Florida, as the "C.W. Bill…
- S. 893: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013
- H.R. 1402: VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013
- S. 1471: Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act
- H.R. 3304: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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