Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act

House Bill 732 - Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:28:35Z

Explore the details of House Bill 732 Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:28 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 732

Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act

Requires the Board of Veterans' Appeals, for purposes of scheduling a veteran's appeal hearing at the earliest possible date, to determine whether to provide such hearing: (1) at its principal location or at another Department of Veterans Affairs facility or other federal facility, and (2) through the use of videoconferencing or by an appellant's personal appearance.

Requires the Board to notify the appellant of such decisions. Allows the appellant to request a different location or type of hearing. Requires the Board to grant such request and ensure that the hearing is scheduled at the earliest possible date.

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Current Status of Bill HR 732

Bill HR 732 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2015. Bill HR 732 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2015. Bill HR 732's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote . as of May 14, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 732

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 732

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative remedies

- Department of Veterans Affairs

- Disability assistance

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 732

Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the opportunity for veterans to use video conferencing for hearings before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

Veterans Access to Speedy Review Act