Veterans' Credit Protection Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 24, 2014)
Veterans' Credit Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) conduct outreach to inform veterans of how to resolve credit issues caused by a delayed payment (i.e., a proper invoice that is not paid by the Secretary until after the required payment date); and (2) establish a toll-free telephone number for veterans to report such issues to the Veterans Integrated Service Networks.
Requires the Secretary to report annually on the effectiveness of each Network in providing timely payment of proper invoices during both the preceding five-year period and the preceding one-year period. Requires such report to include:
- the number of veterans who contacted the Secretary regarding delayed payments that could negatively affect their credit;
- the total amount of interest penalties paid by the Secretary by reason of delayed payments;
- the number of proper invoices submitted, the amount owed for and the payment status of such invoices, and the periods that elapsed before such invoices were paid;
- any comments regarding delayed payments made by medical providers;
- identification of the Networks with the least and most delayed payments; and
- a description of the best practices to provide timely payment of a proper invoice, including a plan for under-performing Networks to improve.
Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to conduct a study that compares the effectiveness of Networks in providing timely payment of proper invoices.
What just happenedAug 15, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2014
- Aug 15, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Jul 24, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Jul 24, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 24, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House