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Veterans’ Appeals Backlog Improvement Act

USA118th CongressHR-1378| House 
| Updated: 4/19/2023
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (12)
Greg Landsman (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish programs that provide employment opportunities within the VA and the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA). Specifically, the bill requires the VA to establish a competitive internship program to provide high-achieving law students with an opportunity to gain experience with the BVA. The VA must also establish a nine-year competitive honors pilot program to recruit high-achieving law students, recent law school graduates, and entry-level attorneys for employment. Under the pilot, the VA must (1) provide student loan repayment benefits to participants, (2) enter into participant agreements that outline terms of the program, (3) assign mentors who are outside of the participant's chain of command, and (4) provide participants with at least one assignment within the VA's Office of General Counsel. The bill also requires the VA to report on improving access to tele-hearings before the BVA (held by picture and voice transmission).
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Timeline
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 29, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 19, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • March 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • March 29, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 19, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional oversightGovernment lending and loan guaranteesTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation

Veterans’ Appeals Backlog Improvement Act

USA118th CongressHR-1378| House 
| Updated: 4/19/2023
Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish programs that provide employment opportunities within the VA and the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA). Specifically, the bill requires the VA to establish a competitive internship program to provide high-achieving law students with an opportunity to gain experience with the BVA. The VA must also establish a nine-year competitive honors pilot program to recruit high-achieving law students, recent law school graduates, and entry-level attorneys for employment. Under the pilot, the VA must (1) provide student loan repayment benefits to participants, (2) enter into participant agreements that outline terms of the program, (3) assign mentors who are outside of the participant's chain of command, and (4) provide participants with at least one assignment within the VA's Office of General Counsel. The bill also requires the VA to report on improving access to tele-hearings before the BVA (held by picture and voice transmission).
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Timeline
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 29, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 19, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • March 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • March 29, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 19, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (12)
Greg Landsman (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment lending and loan guaranteesTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation