HR 770 United States House · 119th Congress

Accountability for Veterans Act

HR 770, the Accountability for Veterans Act, requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The report must address three specific issues: the causes of delays in disability claims appeals, ways to improve resources for service members and spouses in the Transition Assistance Program, and management problems within VA health care systems. This is a procedural bill focused solely on gathering information and analysis, not implementing new benefits or policies. It directly affects the Department of Veterans Affairs, which must compile and deliver the report to congressional committees. The bill does not change existing laws or funding but aims to identify systemic issues for potential future action.
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Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Last action Jan 28, 2025
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Jan 28, 2025
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Jan 28, 2025
House · Introduced
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Josh Gottheimer
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