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VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act

11/1/2022, 5:02 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 4771

VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act

This bill authorizes appellants in cases before the Board of Veterans' Appeals to appear at a hearing by picture and voice transmission (e.g., Skype) from locations other than Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. The bill requires the VA to report specified statistics and information related to hearings held by picture and voice transmission.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4771

Bill HR 4771 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 21, 2019. Bill HR 4771 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on October 21, 2019.  Bill HR 4771's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-137. as of April 10, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4771

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4771

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4771

VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit appellants to appear in cases before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals by picture and voice transmission from locations other than facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act
VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act
VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act
VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit appellants to appear in cases before the Board of Veterans' Appeals by picture and voice transmission from locations other than facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit appellants to appear in disability compensation cases before the Board of Veterans' Appeals by picture and voice transmission from locations other than facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4771

John Katko
John Katko
New YorkRepublican

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