S. 3023 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008
S. 3023 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 15, 2008, sponsored by Daniel K. Akaka with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 15, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 110-389
What it does
Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008 - Title I: Compensation and Pension Matters - (Sec. 101) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) to prescribe regulations specifying the contents of a currently-required notice to claimants of a complete or substantially complete application, including regarding: (1) different contents for notice depending on whether the claim is an original claim, a claim for reopening…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 15, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 16, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 24, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 2, 2008
- Became lawOct 10, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-389. (Oct 10, 2008)
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