HR 8797 · 95th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, so as to require that appointments as members of the Board of Veterans Appeals shall be limited to those who have had a period of active duty, or active duty for training, with the military, naval, or air services.

Introduced 1977-08-04· Sponsored by Rep. Roberts, Ray [D-TX-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1977-08-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires that persons recommended for appointment as a member of the Board of Veterans Appeals have served a period of active duty, or active duty for training, with the military, naval, or air service of the United States.…

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