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Introduced
11/24/2020
11/24/2020
In Committee
11/24/2020
11/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide to a member of the uniformed services who is denied a traumatic injury protection claim under Servicemembers Group Life Insurance certain information related to that denial. 1
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Transparency for Wounded Warriors Act, would amend Title 38 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to a member of the uniformed services when their claim for traumatic injury protection under Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) is denied. Specifically, the bill would require the Secretary to provide a detailed description of the reasons for the denial, including the information used and the applicable laws, regulations, or policies, as well as any findings that were favorable to the member. The bill also states that any favorable findings would be binding on subsequent reviews or appeals, unless clear and convincing evidence is presented to rebut them.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 11/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8813/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8813/BILLS-116hr8813ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8813/BILLS-116hr8813ih.pdf.pdf |
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