Veterans Claims Continuation Act

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 9, 2003

Veterans Claims Continuation Act - Authorizes the substitution of any of the following parties in the case of a veteran's claim for benefits provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs when the original claimant dies while the claim is pending: (1) the surviving spouse; (2) any surviving child at least 21 years of age; (3) a surviving parent; (4) the legal representative of the deceased claimant's estate; or (5) the next of kin of the veteran. Authorizes: (1) the payment of accrued benefits in the case of deaths occurring before the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the substitution of the above eligible parties in cases pending before a U.S. Circuit Court or the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] · D–IL

Committees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]

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Nov 4, 2003
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 24, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Apr 9, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 9, 2003
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2003
Introduced in House

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/1681

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2003-04-09.

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Discuss H.R.1681, 108th Congress: Veterans Claims Continuation Act

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/1681

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2003-04-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hr1681/BILLS-108hr1681ih.htm

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