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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2691
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential 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
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