H.R. 7443 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Veterans Claim Transparency Act of 2020
H.R. 7443 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jul 1, 2020, sponsored by Colin Z. Allred with 36 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 1, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 36
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veterans Claim Transparency Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide the representative of a veteran with an opportunity to review a proposed determination regarding a claim for compensation or benefits before such determination becomes final.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Colin Z. Allred (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 1, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (Sep 30, 2020)
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