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Wounded Warrior Access Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-2803| Senate 
| Updated: 9/14/2023
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Braun (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Wounded Warrior Access Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a secure online tool or website to enable a claimant or their representative to make records requests related to VA claims and benefits. Requests for records must specify in which format the copy is desired. The VA must notify a requester within 10 days that their request has been received and must fulfill the request within 120 days. The bill also requires the VA to ensure that each time a claimant logs in to a website or online tool of the VA, the website or online tool displays in plain language (1) a warning regarding violations of laws related to agents and attorneys, (2) a link to an online tool to report violations, (3) a link to an online tool to search for a VA-recognized agent or attorney, and (4) a link to a website or online tool providing final decisions on discipline of agents and attorneys for violations.
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Timeline
Sep 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Sep 14, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4528)
Nov 13, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1226
Signed by President.
  • September 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 14, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4528)


  • November 13, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1226
    Signed by President.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1226: Wounded Warrior Access Act

Wounded Warrior Access Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-2803| Senate 
| Updated: 9/14/2023
Wounded Warrior Access Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a secure online tool or website to enable a claimant or their representative to make records requests related to VA claims and benefits. Requests for records must specify in which format the copy is desired. The VA must notify a requester within 10 days that their request has been received and must fulfill the request within 120 days. The bill also requires the VA to ensure that each time a claimant logs in to a website or online tool of the VA, the website or online tool displays in plain language (1) a warning regarding violations of laws related to agents and attorneys, (2) a link to an online tool to report violations, (3) a link to an online tool to search for a VA-recognized agent or attorney, and (4) a link to a website or online tool providing final decisions on discipline of agents and attorneys for violations.
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Timeline
Sep 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Sep 14, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4528)
Nov 13, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1226
Signed by President.
  • September 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 14, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4528)


  • November 13, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1226
    Signed by President.
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Braun (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1226: Wounded Warrior Access Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted