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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 4, 2015Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 1302

VA Appeals Backlog Relief Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 4, 2015)

VA Appeals Backlog Relief Act

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that a Department of Veterans Affairs regional office certifies a VA Form 9, Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals, submitted by a veteran to appeal a decision relating to a claim, within one year after receiving such form.

What just happenedJul 9, 2015

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Who’s behind it

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5](R-OH)Sponsor
23 cosponsors6 D17 R
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  1. Jul 9, 2015Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  2. Jul 9, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  3. Jun 24, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  4. Mar 19, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  5. Mar 4, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  6. Mar 4, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  7. Mar 4, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

VA Appeals Backlog Relief Act — Informed