HR-2691 : Still Just a Bill

Veterans' Survivors Claims Processing Automation Act of 2015

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay burial and funeral expenses, accrued benefits, dependency and indemnity compensation, and non-service connected disability or death pension amounts to a survivor of a veteran who has not filed a formal claim if the VA determines that the record contains sufficient evidence to establish the survivor's entitlement to such benefits.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-07-09CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2015-07-09CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2015-06-24CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2015-06-23CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.House committee actions
2015-06-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2015-06-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Cemeteries and funerals
  • Disability and paralysis
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation

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