To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the requirement for reports from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the disposition of cases recommended to the Secretary for equitable relief due to administrative error.
Latest action · May 23, 2006 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E929)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 15, 2005
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Extends through 2009 (currently 2004) the requirement for reports from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Congress concerning the disposition of veterans' benefits cases recommended to the Secretary for equitable relief after such benefits were not provided by reason of administrative error on the part of the Federal Government.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 15, 2005 to May 16, 2006, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-IL | Lane Evans | Original | Feb 15, 2005 |
| D-NV | Shelley Berkley | May 16, 2006 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 23, 2006Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E929)
- Apr 4, 2005Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Feb 15, 2005Introduced in House
- Feb 15, 2005Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
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