Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors
House Passes Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Processing Act
This bill has passed the House of Representatives and is now being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. It is currently moving through the legislative process as it waits for the committee to decide on the next steps. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill passed the House and addresses the popular issue of reducing the VA claims backlog. Legislation focused on veteran benefits usually receives strong support from both parties.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Children of veterans who are eligible for educational assistance benefits would be better served by automatic alerts that flag their cases for claims processors. This makes it less likely that a child's education benefit gets overlooked or delayed in the system. The Education Service is also listed as a priority for receiving automation tools.
“any educational assistance paid to the child of a veteran under the laws administered by the Secretary.”
Programs
Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4290)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4290-4291: 1)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3854.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors
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