House Bill 9020
116th Congress(2019-2020)
PROVIDE Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 17, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
9020
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act or the PROVIDE Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to set forth criteria (1) for the priority processing of claims related to compensation for service-connected disability for certain veterans (e.g., veterans affected by homelessness or major disasters), and (2) to establish flexible evidence requirements for veterans who are unable to meet ordinary evidence requirements for such priority claims due to a major disaster.
December 17, 2020
12/17/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12/17/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:57 PM