Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2800
117th Congress(2021-2022)
WINGMAN Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 22, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 22, 2021
Latest Action
Sep 21, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2800
Congress
117
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.
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South Carolina
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Tennessee
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Washington
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Working to Integrate Networks Guaranteeing Member Access Now Act or the WINGMAN Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide veterans with the option to grant read-only access to their records in the databases of the Veterans Benefits Administration to covered congressional employees. The covered congressional employees must be employed in the office of the Member of Congress who represents the district where the veteran resides.

Under the bill, a covered congressional employee is (1) a permanent, full-time employee of a Member of Congress who is responsible for assisting constituents with federal agencies and departments; (2) designated by the Member; and (3) someone who satisfies the criteria required by the VA for recognition as an agent or attorney. However, the bill specifies that a covered congressional employee may not be recognized as an agent or attorney with respect to veterans' benefit claims.

Text (1)
April 22, 2021
Actions (7)
09/21/2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
09/21/2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/20/2022
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
10/20/2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
07/14/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
04/22/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/22/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:43:11 PM