HR8136-118

Introduced

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes by which a veteran may appeal decisions affecting the provision of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 26, 2024

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes by which a veteran may appeal decisions affecting the provision of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors. The main policy domain is Defense, Veterans Affairs, Technology.

Who Benefits and How

defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section H2A5553651A204EA4824A5C57490C5D06: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Appeals Reform Act of 2024.
  • Section HE24333124455432CB957542E750E7D61: 2. Improvements to system for adjudication of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Chapter 51 of title 38,...
  • Section HF276870CD1764EDEA458C8845709953A: 5109B. Expedited treatment of returned and remanded claims The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to provide for the expeditious treatment...
  • Section H04BA9F58899D4BF8AAFBB001BFB0352E: 7114. Program to establish electronic case management and filing system The Secretary shall establish an electronic filing and case management system for the...
  • Section H4C173FD0F7E1408881AD8ABFCDD94477: 3. Expansion of jurisdiction of United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Section 502 of...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes by which a veteran may appeal decisions affecting the provision of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.

Key Policy Areas

Defense, Veterans Affairs, Technology

Primary Purpose

This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes by which a veteran may appeal decisions affecting the provision of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.

Policy Domains

Defense Veterans Affairs Technology

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
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defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors:
Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
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federal implementing agencies:
defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 26, 2024

Mrs. Peltola (for herself, Mr. Moylan, and Mr. Gottheimer) introduced …

Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Defense Veterans Affairs Technology
Actor Mappings
"the_secretary"
→ The Secretary identified in the operative section

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