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2025-05-27T14:15:31Z
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[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 46 (Friday, March 10, 2023)][House][Pages H1279-H1280]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. LUTTRELL:H.R. 1530.[[Page H1280]]Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, Congresshas the power ``to make all Laws which shall be necessary andproper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, andall other Powers vested by this Constitution in theGovernment of the United States, or any Department or Officerthereof''.The single subject of this legislation is:Veteran Affairs
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2023-04-19T15:25:20Z
    - Hearings By (subcommittee)
2023-03-29T20:00:55Z
    - Referred to
2023-03-28T20:00:06Z
  - Reported By
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  - Markup By
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  - Discharged from
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  - Referred To
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H. Rept. 118-199

- To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the maximum number of judges who may be appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
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2023-04-19
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
  - Related bill
CRS

- Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2024
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2024-12-23
Became Public Law No: 118-196.
  - Related bill
CRS
- 2023-09-21
Senate
Received in the Senate.
IntroReferral
- 2023-09-20
14:32:11
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Floor
H38310
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House floor actions
- 2023-09-20
14:32:10
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 401). (text: 9/18/2023 CR H4358-4359)
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https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll401.xml
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2023-09-20T18:32:10Z
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14:32:10
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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 401). (text: 9/18/2023 CR H4358-4359)
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2023-09-20T18:32:10Z
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- 2023-09-20
14:20:55
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4426-4427)
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- 2023-09-18
16:37:01
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bost objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
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- 2023-09-18
16:24:35
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1530.
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- 2023-09-18
16:24:29
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4358-4361)
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- 2023-09-18
16:24:02
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
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- 2023-09-14
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.
Calendars
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U00162
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-199.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-199.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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- 2023-03-10
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
IntroReferral
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H.R. 1530, Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/59171
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on April 28, 2023
Armed Forces and National Security
- Intergovernmental relations
2023-08-04T14:15:21Z
- Public contracts and procurement
2023-08-04T14:15:21Z
- Veterans' medical care
2023-08-04T14:15:21Z
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
2023-08-04T14:15:21Z
Armed Forces and National Security
2023-03-27T19:32:41Z
00
2023-03-10
Introduced in House
2023-06-29T18:03:09Z
Veterans Benefits Improvement Act
This bill addresses certain requirements related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical disability examinations for purposes of benefit claims.
First, the bill updates procedures related to the publishing of VA disability benefit questionnaire forms. Specifically, the VA does not have to publish certain forms if it determines the form could not reasonably be completed to a clinically acceptable standard by someone who is not an employee or contractor of the VA.
The bill also requires the VA to report on its efforts to provide reimbursement for a veteran's travel to a facility, regardless of whether the facility is inside or outside of the United States, when such travel is incident to a scheduled compensation and pension examination.
Additionally, the VA must partner with veterans service organizations and other stakeholders (as determined by the VA) to implement an outreach program for veterans regarding (1) contact information for contractors providing medical disability examinations, and (2) the requirement for veterans to provide personally identifiable information when contacted by such contractors to verify their identity.
The VA must also include certain elements in contracts it enters with contractors to provide medical disability examinations. Specifically, every communication from a contractor to a claimant regarding the scheduling of such an examination must be contemporaneously transmitted to the appropriate representative for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims.
Finally, the VA must report on improving its support of governmental veterans service officers.
07
2023-09-14
Reported to House
2023-09-29T16:49:38Z
Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
This bill addresses certain requirements related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical disability examinations for purposes of benefit claims and other administrative matters related to the benefit claims processes and personnel.
First, the bill updates procedures related to the publishing of VA disability benefit questionnaire forms. Specifically, the VA does not have to publish certain forms if it determines the form could not reasonably be completed to a clinically acceptable standard by someone who is not an employee or contractor of the VA.
The bill also requires the VA to report on its efforts to provide reimbursement for a veteran's travel to a facility, regardless of whether the facility is inside or outside of the United States, when such travel is incident to a medical disability examination for purposes of VA benefits.
The VA must also include certain elements in contracts it enters with non-VA providers to provide medical disability examinations. Specifically, the contracts must require that every communication from the provider to the applicant regarding the scheduling of a medical disability examination must be transmitted to any person or organization that is legally designated by the applicant and is recognized for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims.
Additionally, the VA must partner with veterans service organizations and other stakeholders (as determined by the VA) to implement an outreach program for veterans regarding (1) contact information for non-VA providers that are providing medical disability examinations, and (2) the requirement for veterans to provide personally identifiable information when contacted by such providers to verify their identity.
The VA must report on improving its support of governmental veterans service officers.
The VA must establish a Board of Veterans' Appeals internship program for individuals enrolled in the first or second year of law school.
The VA must also implement a program to furnish student loan repayment benefits or reimbursements for courses, bar exams, or bar membership dues to certain attorneys who agree to work for the VA for at least 3 years.
The bill increases the maximum possible number of judges presiding over the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to nine judges.
Finally, the VA must report on improving access to telehearings for Board of Veterans' Appeals hearings.
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2023-09-20
Passed House
2023-10-02T16:51:54Z
Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
This bill addresses certain requirements related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical disability examinations for purposes of benefit claims and other administrative matters related to the benefit claims processes and personnel.
First, the bill updates procedures related to the publishing of VA disability benefit questionnaire forms. Specifically, the VA does not have to publish certain forms if it determines the form could not reasonably be completed to a clinically acceptable standard by someone who is not an employee or contractor of the VA.
The bill also requires the VA to report on its efforts to provide reimbursement for a veteran's travel to a facility, regardless of whether the facility is inside or outside of the United States, when such travel is incident to a medical disability examination for purposes of VA benefits.
The VA must also include certain elements in contracts it enters with non-VA providers to provide medical disability examinations. Specifically, the contracts must require that every communication from the provider to the applicant regarding the scheduling of a medical disability examination must be transmitted to any person or organization that is legally designated by the applicant and is recognized for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims.
Additionally, the VA must partner with veterans service organizations and other stakeholders (as determined by the VA) to implement an outreach program for veterans regarding (1) contact information for non-VA providers that are providing medical disability examinations, and (2) the requirement for veterans to provide personally identifiable information when contacted by such providers to verify their identity.
The VA must report on improving its support of governmental veterans service officers.
The VA must establish a Board of Veterans' Appeals internship program for individuals enrolled in the first or second year of law school.
The VA must also implement a program to furnish student loan repayment benefits or reimbursements for courses, bar exams, or bar membership dues to certain attorneys who agree to work for the VA for at least 3 years.
The bill increases the maximum possible number of judges presiding over the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to nine judges.
Finally, the VA must report on improving access to telehearings for Board of Veterans' Appeals hearings.

Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
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Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
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Veterans Benefits Improvement Act
2024-05-24T13:41:45Z
Introduced in House
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- Short Title(s) as Reported to House
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Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
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Reported in House
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- Short Title(s) as Passed House
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Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023
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Engrossed in House
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- Official Title as Introduced
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the requirement to publish disability benefit questionnaire forms of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
2024-03-18T21:23:27Z
Introduced in House
IH
- Received in Senate
2023-09-21T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr1530rds/xml/BILLS-118hr1530rds.xml
- Engrossed in House
2023-09-20T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr1530eh/xml/BILLS-118hr1530eh.xml
- Reported in House
2023-09-14T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr1530rh/xml/BILLS-118hr1530rh.xml
- Introduced in House
2023-03-10T05:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr1530ih/xml/BILLS-118hr1530ih.xml
2023-09-21
Received in the Senate.
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