United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 1379 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Board of Veterans' Appeals to develop evidence in appeal cases, and for other purposes.

Last action — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 114th 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

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Board of Veterans' Appeals to develop evidence in appeal cases, and for other purposes. Directs the Board of Veterans' Appeals, upon determining that there is insufficient evidence to make a decision in a claimant's appeal case, to take such steps as necessary to develop the evidence needed to make a decision. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the Board has access to such information as may be necessary to develop such evidence. Prohibits the Board from remanding any appeal case to the Veterans Benefits Administration.

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Action History

  1. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) 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.

  6. Introduced in House

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1379 do?
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Board of Veterans' Appeals to develop evidence in appeal cases, and for other purposes. Directs the Board of Veterans' Appeals, upon determining that there is insufficient evidence to make a decision in a claimant's appeal case, to take such steps as necessary to develop the evidence needed to make a decision. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the Board has access to such information as may be necessary to develop such evidence. Prohibits the Board from remanding any appeal case to the Veterans Benefits Administration.
Who sponsors HR 1379?
HR 1379 is sponsored by Jeff Miller (R).
What is the current status of HR 1379?
This bill died with 114th 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 1379?
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