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Accountability for Veterans Act
2/26/2025, 5:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 770
Bill 119 hr 770, also known as the "Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act," aims to improve the appeals process for veterans seeking benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on various aspects of the appeals process, including the number of appeals pending, the resources allocated to processing appeals, and the effectiveness of the VA's health care systems in supporting veterans during the appeals process.
The bill seeks to address the challenges that many veterans face when navigating the appeals process, which can often be complex and time-consuming. By requiring the VA to report on these key areas, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability within the VA, ultimately leading to a more efficient and effective appeals process for veterans.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 770 is focused on improving the support and resources available to veterans as they seek benefits from the VA. By addressing key issues within the appeals process, the bill aims to ensure that veterans receive the benefits and care they deserve in a timely and efficient manner.
The bill seeks to address the challenges that many veterans face when navigating the appeals process, which can often be complex and time-consuming. By requiring the VA to report on these key areas, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability within the VA, ultimately leading to a more efficient and effective appeals process for veterans.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 770 is focused on improving the support and resources available to veterans as they seek benefits from the VA. By addressing key issues within the appeals process, the bill aims to ensure that veterans receive the benefits and care they deserve in a timely and efficient manner.
Congressional Summary of HR 770
Accountability for Veterans Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report to Congress on certain appeals, resources, and VA health care systems. Specifically, the report must address (1) the reasons why there is a backlog of appeals of claims for VA disability benefits; (2) ways to increase the amount of information, resources, and tools provided by the VA to individuals participating in the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense; and (3) the management problems impacting one-star health care systems of the VA.
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Current Status of Bill HR 770
Bill HR 770 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 770 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 770's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of January 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 770
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 770
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 770
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on certain appeals, resources, and health care systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on certain appeals, resources, and health care systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Comments

Scarlett Montgomery
481
9 months ago
This bill is so good for vets. It's about time they get some accountability. I hope it helps them out.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 770
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