US HB5064 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on April 16 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-07-27 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 16 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-07-27 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Fair Access to Veterans Benefits Act of 2010 - Extends the 120-day limit for the filing of an appeal to the Court of Veterans Appeals after a final decision of the Board of Veterans' Appeals upon a showing of good cause for such time as justice may require. Considers as good cause the inability of a person to file within the 120-day period due to a service-connected disability. Makes such extension applicable to appeals of final Board decisions issued on or after July 24, 2008.
Title
Fair Access to Veterans Benefits Act of 2010
Sponsors
| Rep. Gary Ackerman [D-NY] | Rep. John Adler [D-NJ] | Rep. Bob Filner [D-CA] | Rep. John Hall [D-NY] |
| Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin [D-SD] | Rep. Timothy Walz [D-MN] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-27 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . | |
| 2010-07-27 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | |
| 2010-07-01 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | |
| 2010-06-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. | |
| 2010-04-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
HB5045 (Related) 2010-04-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
SB3192 (Related) 2010-05-19 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
SB3192 (Related) 2010-05-19 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Subjects
Administrative remedies
Armed forces and national security
Judicial review and appeals
Specialized courts
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Armed forces and national security
Judicial review and appeals
Specialized courts
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' pensions and compensation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/5064/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr5064/BILLS-111hr5064ih.pdf |
