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Brian Neuman Department of Veterans Affairs Clothing Allowance Improvement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2513| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2021
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (6)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)John Boozman (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Brian Neuman Department of Veterans Affairs Clothing Allowance Improvement Act of 2021 This bill modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clothing allowance policy for veterans who, due to a service-connected disability, wear a prosthetic, use an orthopedic appliance (e.g., a wheelchair), or use a prescription skin medication that the VA determines causes irreparable damage to clothing. The bill requires the VA to continue the clothing allowance for such a veteran on an annual basis until the veteran elects to no longer receive the allowance, or the VA determines the veteran is no longer eligible for the allowance, whichever occurs first. The bill sets forth a procedure by which the VA must conduct reviews of clothing allowance claims to determine the continued eligibility of veterans. Specifically, the VA must conduct a review (1) five years after the date on which a veteran initially receives a clothing allowance and periodically thereafter, and (2) whenever the VA receives notice that the veteran no longer meets eligibility requirements. If a veteran is eligible for a clothing allowance based on a circumstance that is not subject to change, the VA does not need to review whether the veteran has continued eligibility. If the VA determines, as the result of a review of a claim, that a veteran no longer meets the eligibility requirements for a clothing allowance, the VA must provide notice of the determination and discontinue the clothing allowance. The notice must include a description of applicable actions that may be taken following the determination (e.g., filing a notice of disagreement).
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5144)
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • July 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5144)


  • November 17, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • December 15, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4772: Mark O’Brien VA Clothing Allowance Improvement Act
Administrative remediesDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceHealth technology, devices, suppliesMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesVeterans' pensions and compensation

Brian Neuman Department of Veterans Affairs Clothing Allowance Improvement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2513| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2021
Brian Neuman Department of Veterans Affairs Clothing Allowance Improvement Act of 2021 This bill modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clothing allowance policy for veterans who, due to a service-connected disability, wear a prosthetic, use an orthopedic appliance (e.g., a wheelchair), or use a prescription skin medication that the VA determines causes irreparable damage to clothing. The bill requires the VA to continue the clothing allowance for such a veteran on an annual basis until the veteran elects to no longer receive the allowance, or the VA determines the veteran is no longer eligible for the allowance, whichever occurs first. The bill sets forth a procedure by which the VA must conduct reviews of clothing allowance claims to determine the continued eligibility of veterans. Specifically, the VA must conduct a review (1) five years after the date on which a veteran initially receives a clothing allowance and periodically thereafter, and (2) whenever the VA receives notice that the veteran no longer meets eligibility requirements. If a veteran is eligible for a clothing allowance based on a circumstance that is not subject to change, the VA does not need to review whether the veteran has continued eligibility. If the VA determines, as the result of a review of a claim, that a veteran no longer meets the eligibility requirements for a clothing allowance, the VA must provide notice of the determination and discontinue the clothing allowance. The notice must include a description of applicable actions that may be taken following the determination (e.g., filing a notice of disagreement).
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5144)
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • July 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5144)


  • November 17, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • December 15, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (6)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)John Boozman (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4772: Mark O’Brien VA Clothing Allowance Improvement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceHealth technology, devices, suppliesMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesVeterans' pensions and compensation