3.0.0
1226
2025-12-05T08:28:39Z
2025-12-05T08:28:39Z
House
H
HR
2023-02-28
118
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1226
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 38 (Tuesday, February 28, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. AGUILAR:H.R. 1226.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8The single subject of this legislation is:Modernizing the C-File to make it more accessible to accessfor veterans.[Page H971]
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Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate
Standing
  - Discharged From
2023-11-02T20:03:10Z
  - Referred To
2023-03-08T16:22:57Z
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Veterans' Affairs Committee
House
Standing
  - Referred To
2023-02-28T15:05:50Z

- Wounded Warrior Access Act of 2023
118
2803
S
2023-09-14
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4528)
  - Related bill
CRS
- 2023-11-13
Became Public Law No: 118-21.
President
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Library of Congress
- 2023-11-13
Became Public Law No: 118-21.
BecameLaw
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Library of Congress
- 2023-11-13
Signed by President.
President
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Library of Congress
- 2023-11-13
Signed by President.
BecameLaw
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9
Library of Congress
- 2023-11-09
Presented to President.
Floor
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2
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- 2023-11-09
Presented to President.
President
28000
9
Library of Congress
- 2023-11-06
Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Floor
- 2023-11-02
Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Floor
- 2023-11-02
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Floor
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Library of Congress
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Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Discharge
- 2023-11-02
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Committee
14500
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Library of Congress
  - ssva00
Veterans' Affairs Committee
- 2023-03-08
  - ssva00
Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
IntroReferral
- 2023-03-07
18:59:21
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Floor
H38310
2
House floor actions
- 2023-03-07
18:59:20
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H1127-1128)
Floor
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House floor actions
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https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll132.xml
House
118
2023-03-07T23:59:20Z
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- 2023-03-07
18:59:20
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H1127-1128)
Floor
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Library of Congress
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https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll132.xml
House
118
2023-03-07T23:59:20Z
1
- 2023-03-07
18:32:00
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1130-1131)
Floor
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2
House floor actions
- 2023-03-07
17:37:09
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Floor
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House floor actions
- 2023-03-07
17:30:45
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1226.
Floor
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- 2023-03-07
17:30:19
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1127-1128)
Floor
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- 2023-03-07
17:29:50
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
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2
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- 2023-02-28
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
IntroReferral
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Veterans' Affairs Committee
- 2023-02-28
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
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Library of Congress
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Introduced in House
IntroReferral
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Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33]
Pete
Aguilar
D
CA
33
N
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Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Michael
Lawler
R
NY
17
2023-03-07
False
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Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5]
Victoria
Spartz
R
IN
5
2023-03-07
False
- Public Law
118-21
Armed Forces and National Security
- Computer security and identity theft
2023-03-15T13:15:18Z
- Computers and information technology
2023-03-15T13:15:18Z
- Crime prevention
2023-03-15T13:15:18Z
- Disability assistance
2023-03-15T13:15:18Z
- Freedom of information
2023-03-15T13:15:18Z
- Government information and archives
2023-03-15T13:15:18Z
- Health information and medical records
2023-03-15T13:15:18Z
- Internet, web applications, social media
2023-03-15T13:15:18Z
- Personnel records
2023-03-15T13:15:18Z
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
2023-03-15T13:15:18Z
Armed Forces and National Security
2023-03-02T15:15:17Z
00
2023-02-28
Introduced in House
2023-03-08T16:42:06Z
Wounded Warrior Access Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a secure online tool or website to enable a claimant or their representative to make records requests related to VA claims and benefits. Requests for records must specify in which format the copy is desired. The VA must notify a requester within 10 days that their request has been received and must fulfill the request within 120 days.
The bill also requires the VA to ensure that each time a claimant logs in to a website or online tool of the VA, the website or online tool displays in plain language (1) a warning regarding violations of laws related to agents and attorneys, (2) a link to an online tool to report violations, (3) a link to an online tool to search for a VA-recognized agent or attorney, and (4) a link to a website or online tool providing final decisions on discipline of agents and attorneys for violations.
53
2023-03-07
Passed House
2023-03-13T15:48:29Z
Wounded Warrior Access Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a secure online tool or website to enable a claimant or their representative to make records requests related to VA claims and benefits. Requests for records must specify in which format the copy is desired. The VA must notify a requester within 10 days that their request has been received and must fulfill the request within 120 days.
The bill also requires the VA to ensure that each time a claimant logs in to a website or online tool of the VA, the website or online tool displays in plain language (1) a warning regarding violations of laws related to agents and attorneys, (2) a link to an online tool to report violations, (3) a link to an online tool to search for a VA-recognized agent or attorney, and (4) a link to a website or online tool providing final decisions on discipline of agents and attorneys for violations.
55
2023-11-02
Passed Senate
2023-11-13T20:13:06Z
Wounded Warrior Access Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a secure online tool or website to enable a claimant or their representative to make records requests related to VA claims and benefits. Requests for records must specify in which format the copy is desired. The VA must notify a requester within 10 days that their request has been received and must fulfill the request within 120 days.
The bill also requires the VA to ensure that each time a claimant logs in to a website or online tool of the VA, the website or online tool displays in plain language (1) a warning regarding violations of laws related to agents and attorneys, (2) a link to an online tool to report violations, (3) a link to an online tool to search for a VA-recognized agent or attorney, and (4) a link to a website or online tool providing final decisions on discipline of agents and attorneys for violations.
49
2023-11-13
Public Law
2023-11-15T13:06:23Z
Wounded Warrior Access Act
This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a secure online tool or website to enable a claimant or their representative to make records requests related to VA claims and benefits. Requests for records must specify in which format the copy is desired. The VA must notify a requester within 10 days that their request has been received and must fulfill the request within 120 days.
The act also requires the VA to ensure that each time a claimant logs in to a website or online tool of the VA, the website or online tool displays in plain language (1) a warning regarding violations of laws related to agents and attorneys, (2) a link to an online tool to report violations, (3) a link to an online tool to search for a VA-recognized agent or attorney, and (4) a link to a website or online tool providing final decisions on discipline of agents and attorneys for violations.

Wounded Warrior Access Act
- Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
255

Wounded Warrior Access Act
2024-07-24T15:17:36Z
S
Senate
Referred in Senate
RFS
- Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
147

Wounded Warrior Access Act
2024-07-24T15:14:03Z
J
Joint
Enrolled Bill
ENR
- Short Title(s) as Introduced
101

Wounded Warrior Access Act
2024-05-24T13:42:25Z
Introduced in House
IH
- Short Title(s) as Passed House
104

Wounded Warrior Access Act
2024-05-24T13:42:22Z
H
House
Engrossed in House
EH
- Display Title
45

Wounded Warrior Access Act
2024-03-18T21:48:52Z
- Official Title as Introduced
6

To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow for the electronic request of certain records, and for other purposes.
2024-03-18T20:23:32Z
Introduced in House
IH
- Short Titles as Enacted
19

Wounded Warrior Access Act
2023-11-28T13:01:06Z
- Short Titles as Passed Senate
18

Wounded Warrior Access Act
2023-11-08T13:15:27Z
S
Senate
- Enrolled Bill
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr1226enr/xml/BILLS-118hr1226enr.xml
- Referred in Senate
2023-03-08T05:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr1226rfs/xml/BILLS-118hr1226rfs.xml
- Engrossed in House
2023-03-07T05:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr1226eh/xml/BILLS-118hr1226eh.xml
- Introduced in House
2023-02-28T05:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr1226ih/xml/BILLS-118hr1226ih.xml
- 2023-11-14T04:59:59Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-118publ21/uslm/PLAW-118publ21.xml
United States Legislative Markup
Public Law
2023-11-13
Became Public Law No: 118-21.
text/xml
EN
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