H.R. 2288 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017
H.R. 2288 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on May 2, 2017, sponsored by Mike Bost with 26 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 2, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 115-55
What it does
Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 This bill revises the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claims appeals system. (Sec. 2) Specifically, the bill requires the VA to assist with a claim or supplemental claim up until a veteran claimant is provided notice of a decision.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Bost (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 2, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 23, 2017
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentAug 11, 2017
- Became lawAug 23, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Aug 23, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 23, 2017 · Passed418–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017House · May 23, 2017
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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