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Veterans' Survivors Claims Processing Automation Act of 2015

1/11/2023, 1:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2691

Veterans' Survivors Claims Processing Automation Act of 2015

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay burial and funeral expenses, accrued benefits, dependency and indemnity compensation, and non-service connected disability or death pension amounts to a survivor of a veteran who has not filed a formal claim if the VA determines that the record contains sufficient evidence to establish the survivor's entitlement to such benefits.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2691

Bill HR 2691 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2015. Bill HR 2691 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2015.  Bill HR 2691's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . as of July 9, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2691

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2691

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Cemeteries and funerals
- Disability and paralysis
- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2691

Veterans' Survivors Claims Processing Automation Act of 2015
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adjudicate and pay survivor's benefits without requiring the filing of a formal claim, and for other purposes.
Veterans' Survivors Claims Processing Automation Act of 2015

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2691

Raul Ruiz
Raul Ruiz
CaliforniaDemocrat
Timothy J. Walz
Timothy J. Walz
MinnesotaDemocrat
Matt Cartwright
Matt Cartwright
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
Madeleine Z. Bordallo
Madeleine Z. Bordallo
GuamDemocrat

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