United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 5880 — Veterans Disability Examination Access Improvement Act

Last action — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Veterans Disability Examination Access Improvement Act - Amends the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 to extend through 2012 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) authority for the performance of medical disability evaluations by contract physicians.

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Action History

  1. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

  2. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  3. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5880 do?
Veterans Disability Examination Access Improvement Act - Amends the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 to extend through 2012 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) authority for the performance of medical disability evaluations by contract physicians.
Who sponsors HR 5880?
HR 5880 is sponsored by Jon Runyan (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5880?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5880?
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