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Introduced
09/14/2023
09/14/2023
In Committee
09/14/2023
09/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to allow for the electronic request of certain records, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Wounded Warrior Access Act of 2023, aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to allow for the electronic request of certain records maintained by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The key provisions include establishing a secure website or online tool for claimants or their representatives to submit electronic requests for records, requiring the Secretary to provide confirmation of receipt within 10 days and the requested records within 120 days, and adding the option to request records in a specific format. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to provide warnings to claimants about potential predatory practices by unrecognized representatives, with the warnings in multiple languages. The bill does not authorize any additional funds to carry out these requirements.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4528) (on 09/14/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2803/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2803/BILLS-118s2803is.pdf |
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