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Department of Veterans Affairs Tribal Advisory Committee Act of 2019

11/1/2022, 5:32 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 2791

Department of Veterans Affairs Tribal Advisory Committee Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs to advise the VA on matters relating to Native American tribes, tribal organizations, and Native American veterans.

Current Status of Bill HR 2791

Bill HR 2791 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2019. Bill HR 2791 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on May 16, 2019.  Bill HR 2791's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. as of July 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2791

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2791

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Federal-Indian relations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2791

Department of Veterans Affairs Tribal Advisory Committee Act of 2019
To establish the Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs, and for other purposes.
Department of Veterans Affairs Tribal Advisory Committee Act of 2019

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