HR 1647 · 112th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans' Choice in Filing Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-04-15· Sponsored by Rep. Runyan, Jon [R-NJ-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(2011-05-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans' Choice in Filing Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a two-year pilot program to permit a qualifying veteran filing a claim for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to submit such claim to any VA regional office. Includes as a qualifying veteran one who, except for the pilot program, would be required to submit such claim to one of five VA regional offices selected by the Secretary based on below-average performance. Requires reports from the Secretary to Congress on: (1) the five below-average offices selected by the Secretary; and (2) the pilot program, including recommendations on the allocation of resources among the regional offices.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican