US SB3368 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 13 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-05-19 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 13 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-05-19 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizes the following individuals to sign veterans' benefits claims filed on behalf of a person who is under 18, mentally incompetent, or physically unable to sign: (1) a court-appointed representative or person responsible for care; or (2) in the case of an institutionalized person, the manager or principal officer of the institution.
Title
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize certain individuals to sign claims filed with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on behalf of claimants, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sen. Daniel Akaka [D-HI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2010-05-19 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. | |
2010-05-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3720) | |
2010-05-13 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3720) |
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/3368/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s3368/BILLS-111s3368is.pdf |