House vote: H.R. 2288 // May 23, 2017Needed two-thirds to pass
Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017
Sponsor: Mike Bost (R-IL)
This bill revises the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claims appeals system. (Sec. 2) Specifically, the bill requires the VA to assist with a claim or supplemental claim up until a veteran claimant is provided notice of a decision. Additionally, the VA must assist a veteran during a higher-level review if an adjudicator identifies an error on the part of the agency of original jurisdiction.
Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 418 | 96.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.0% |