United States · Bill · S
S. 1656 (107th)
Veterans Benefits Administration Improvement Act of 2001
Introduced
8 November 2001
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10664-10665)
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Summary
Veterans Benefits Administration Improvement Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to the congressional veterans' committees, the Senate Majority Leader, and the Speaker of the House (the entities) a comprehensive plan for the improvement of the processing of claims for veterans' compensation and pension. Requires such plan to include the training of claims adjudicators and the enhancement of accountability standards to improve the timeliness and accuracy of such claims processing. Allows for plan modifications, but requires prior notification to the entities followed by a 30-day waiting period. Provides plan funding.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 8 November 2001
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 8 November 2001
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 8 November 2001
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1656
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/107/s/1656