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H.R. 6588 (IH) - Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act

Category: Bills and Statutes

Collection: Congressional Bills

SuDoc Class Number: Y 1.6:
Y 1.4/6:

Congress Number: 119th Congress

Congress Session: 1st Session

Last Action Date Listed: December 10, 2025

Action: Mr. Panetta (for himself, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, and Mr. Lieu) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Bill Number: H.R. 6588

Bill Version: Introduced in House (IH)

Short Title: Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act

Full Title: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters.

Sponsors: Jimmy Panetta(CA)

Cosponsors: Clay Higgins (LA); Ted Lieu (CA)

Committees: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Standing)

United States Code References: 38 U.S.C. Chapter 11
42 U.S.C. 5170