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Introduced
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
In Committee
05/01/2024
05/01/2024
Crossed Over
09/18/2024
09/18/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The committee will be composed of 15 voting members, including veterans with disabilities, accessibility experts, and representatives from national veterans service organizations. The committee will provide regular advice to the VA Secretary on improving accessibility of VA information, services, benefits, and facilities for individuals with disabilities. The bill also requires the VA Secretary to abolish any inactive advisory committees before establishing the new committee. Additionally, the bill extends the expiration date for certain VA housing loan fees from November 15, 2031 to November 29, 2031.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (11)
David Valadao (R)*,
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Julia Brownley (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Juan Vargas (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate. (on 09/18/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights
Defense
- ‐ Veterans Affairs
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7342/all-info | 02/14/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7342/BILLS-118hr7342eh.pdf | 09/19/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7342/BILLS-118hr7342rh.pdf | 09/17/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7342/BILLS-118hr7342ih.pdf | 02/22/2024 |
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