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Introduced
09/01/2020
09/01/2020
In Committee
09/01/2020
09/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts for statistical analyses and data evaluation. This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with academic institutions or other qualified entities to carry out any statistical analyses and data evaluation as required of the VA by law.
AI Summary
This bill, the VA Data Analytics and Technology Assistance Act (VA DATA Act), authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with academic institutions or other qualified entities to conduct statistical analyses and data evaluation as required by law. The bill adds a new section to Title 38 of the United States Code, allowing the VA Secretary to enter into such contracts, and clarifies that this does not limit the VA's existing authority to contract for these services under other provisions of law.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Committee Hearings Held. (on 09/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8148/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8148/BILLS-116hr8148ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8148/BILLS-116hr8148ih.pdf.pdf |
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