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H.R. 5549 (111th)

RAPID Claims Act

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Introduced

17 June 2010

Last action

27 July 2010 · Committee

Status

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Sponsors

Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5], Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-2], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Markey, Betsy [D-CO-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Schauer, Mark H. [D-MI-7], Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18], Rep. Teague, Harry [D-NM-2], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. Kilroy, Mary Jo [D-OH-15], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

14 August 2025

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Summary

Rating and Processing Individuals' Disability Claims Act or the RAPID Claims Act - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), if a veteran's claim is submitted that is determined to be a fully developed claim, to provide: (1) the claimant with the opportunity to waive any claim development period with respect to such claim; and (2) expeditious treatment to such claim. Provides that: (1) if a person notifies the Secretary of the intention to submit a fully developed claim and does so within a one-year period thereafter, the Secretary shall provide expeditious treatment to the claim; and (2) if the Secretary determines that a claim submitted as fully developed is not fully developed, the Secretary shall notify such person within 30 days of the information and evidence required to fully develop the claim. Requires the Secretary, when denying a benefit, to notify the claimant of any form or application required to appeal such decision.

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Timeline

  1. 17 June 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 June 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 June 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 June 2010

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 July 2010

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 July 2010

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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