H.R. 6271 (96th): Veterans Judicial Review Act

Introduced:
Jan 23, 1980 (96th Congress, 1979–1980)
Sponsor:
Rep. Lawrence Fountain [D-NC2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 23, 1980, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 23, 1980
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

A bill to provide for judicial review of administration determinations made by the Board of Veterans Appeals.

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1/23/1980--Introduced.
Veterans Judicial Review Act - Provides for judicial review of decisions of the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs concerning a claim for benefits or payments under any law administered by the Veterans' Administration. Repeals the law requiring the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to determine and pay fees to agents or attorneys in allowed claims for monetary benefits under such laws.

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