House Bill 6131
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Veterans Disability Claims Notification Improvement Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 2, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6131
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Veterans Disability Claims Notification Improvement Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide notice related to claims in an electronic format upon the election of the claimant, including for decisions by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Under the bill, a claimant may revoke such an election at any time.
December 2, 2021
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03/29/2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
01/06/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
12/02/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12/02/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:43:11 PM