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Titles (2)

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Short Titles - House of Representatives

Short Titles as Introduced

Veterans Right to Expediency Act

Official Titles

Official Titles - House of Representatives

Official Title as Introduced

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to deliver notice of the denial of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary by certified mail, and for other purposes.


Actions Overview (1)

Date Actions Overview
09/28/2018Introduced in House

All Actions (3)

Date All Actions
09/28/2018Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Action By: Committee on Veterans' Affairs
09/28/2018Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Action By: House of Representatives
09/28/2018Introduced in House
Action By: House of Representatives

Cosponsors (5)

* = Original cosponsor
CosponsorDate Cosponsored
Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]* 09/28/2018
Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]* 09/28/2018
Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3]* 09/28/2018
Rep. Renacci, James B. [R-OH-16]* 09/28/2018
Rep. Walters, Mimi [R-CA-45] 10/12/2018

Committees (1)

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Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Veterans' Affairs09/28/2018 Referred to
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs09/28/2018 Referred to

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Introduced in House (09/28/2018)

Veterans Right to Expediency Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to deliver notice of the denial of claims for VA benefits by certified mail.