Senator Johnny Isakson VA Regional Office Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 6:04 PM

Senator Johnny Isakson VA Regional Office Act of 2022

This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional Office in Georgia as the Senator Johnny Isakson Department of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional Office or the Isakson VA Atlanta Regional Office.

Bill 117 hr 8350, also known as the Senator Johnny Isakson VA Regional Office Act of 2022, aims to establish a regional office of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the state of Georgia. The bill is named after former Senator Johnny Isakson, who was a strong advocate for veterans' issues during his time in office.

The purpose of this legislation is to improve access to VA services for veterans living in Georgia by establishing a regional office that can provide a range of benefits and resources. This office will be responsible for processing claims for disability compensation, pension benefits, education benefits, and other services that veterans may be entitled to.

The bill outlines the requirements for the establishment of the regional office, including the location, staffing, and services that will be provided. It also includes provisions for funding and oversight to ensure that the office operates effectively and efficiently. Overall, the Senator Johnny Isakson VA Regional Office Act of 2022 is aimed at improving the support and services available to veterans in Georgia by establishing a dedicated regional office to meet their needs.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 8350

Introduced on
2022-07-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/13/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Senator Johnny Isakson VA Regional Office Act of 2022

This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional Office in Georgia as the Senator Johnny Isakson Department of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional Office or the Isakson VA Atlanta Regional Office.

Bill 117 hr 8350, also known as the Senator Johnny Isakson VA Regional Office Act of 2022, aims to establish a regional office of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the state of Georgia. The bill is named after former Senator Johnny Isakson, who was a strong advocate for veterans' issues during his time in office.

The purpose of this legislation is to improve access to VA services for veterans living in Georgia by establishing a regional office that can provide a range of benefits and resources. This office will be responsible for processing claims for disability compensation, pension benefits, education benefits, and other services that veterans may be entitled to.

The bill outlines the requirements for the establishment of the regional office, including the location, staffing, and services that will be provided. It also includes provisions for funding and oversight to ensure that the office operates effectively and efficiently. Overall, the Senator Johnny Isakson VA Regional Office Act of 2022 is aimed at improving the support and services available to veterans in Georgia by establishing a dedicated regional office to meet their needs.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo designate the regional office of the Department of Veterans Affairs in metropolitan Atlanta as the "Senator Johnny Isakson Department of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional Office", and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/21/2022

Senator Johnny Isakson VA Regional Office Act of 2022

This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional Office in Georgia as the Senator Johnny Isakson Department of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional...


Latest Action7/13/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.