H.R. 4771 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act
H.R. 4771 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Oct 21, 2019, sponsored by Joe Cunningham with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 21, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 116-137
What it does
VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act This bill authorizes appellants in cases before the Board of Veterans' Appeals to appear at a hearing by picture and voice transmission (e.g., Skype) from locations other than Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. The bill requires the VA to report specified statistics and information related to hearings held by picture and voice transmission.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Cunningham (D-SC). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 21, 2019
- Passed the HouseNov 12, 2019
- Passed the SenateMar 26, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentApr 3, 2020
- Became lawApr 10, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-137. (Apr 10, 2020)
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