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US HR2972
US HR2972To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the communications of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to services available for women veterans, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
In Committee
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the communications of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to services available for women veterans, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to (1) expand the capabilities of the Women Veterans Call Center by including a text messaging capability, and (2) publish a website providing information for women veterans about the benefits and services available to them.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expand the capabilities of the Women Veterans Call Center to include text messaging and to publish a website that provides centralized information for women veterans about the benefits and services available to them. The website must include contact information for women's health coordinators and staff who can assist with other VA benefits, and the information must be updated at least every 90 days. The VA must also ensure that outreach conducted under existing law includes information about this new website.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Subcommittee Hearings Held. (on 09/11/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2972/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2972/BILLS-116hr2972ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2972/BILLS-116hr2972ih.pdf.pdf |
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