HR 8257 · 116th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act

Introduced 2020-09-15· Sponsored by Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]· 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: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(2020-09-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide specified information to a member of the uniformed services regarding a denial for traumatic injury benefits under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to provide the member with (1) the reason for the denial, including a description of all the information upon which the denial is based; and (2) an explanation and citation of the applicable laws, regulations, or policies upon which the denial is based. Any undisclosed reason, information, or explanation is not usable by the VA as a basis to deny a subsequent review or appeal by an individual regarding a denial of a claim for benefits.…

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1 Republican