Fred Hamilton Veterans’ Lost Records Act

House Bill 8048 - Fred Hamilton Veterans’ Lost Records Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-05-24T13:33:02Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8048 Fred Hamilton Veterans’ Lost Records 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.

5/24/2024, 1:33 PM

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Current Status of Bill HR 8048

Bill HR 8048 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 17, 2024. Bill HR 8048 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 17, 2024. Bill HR 8048's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. as of May 3, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8048

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8048

Fred Hamilton Veterans’ Lost Records Act

To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to determine the eligibility or entitlement of a member or former member of the Armed Forces described in subsection (a) to a benefit under a law administered by the Secretary solely based on alternative sources of evidence when the military service records or medical treatment records of the member or former member are incomplete because of damage or loss of records after being in the possession of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.