HR Bill 8371 Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2024-05-14

Bill 118 hr 8371, also known as the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, is a piece of legislation aimed at improving healthcare and benefits for veterans in the United States. The bill was introduced by Senator Elizabeth Dole and focuses on modernizing and enhancing the services provided to veterans. One key aspect of the bill is the expansion of healthcare services for veterans, including mental health and telehealth services. The bill also aims to improve access to care for veterans in rural areas by increasing funding for telehealth programs and expanding the availability of VA clinics in these regions. In addition to healthcare improvements, the bill also addresses benefits for veterans, including increasing disability compensation and survivor benefits. The bill also includes provisions to streamline the claims process for veterans seeking benefits, making it easier for them to access the support they need. Overall, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act seeks to modernize and enhance the services provided to veterans in the United States, ensuring that they receive the care and support they deserve for their service to the country.

Recent Activity

Received in the Senate.

Alternative Names

Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act

Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act

EHR Program RESET Act of 2024

Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023

To make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act

Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act

EHR Program RESET Act of 2024

Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023

To make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act

Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2024

Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act

EHR Program RESET Act of 2024

Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023

Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act

To make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023

Native American Direct Loan Improvement Act of 2023

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update the payment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance, administered by the Secretary, to a foreign institution of higher education, and for other purposes.

VACANT Act

VACANT Act

VA E-Notification Enhancement Act

Protect Military Dependents Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a retroactive effective date of law regarding charge to entitlement to Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance for individuals who do not transfer credits from certain closed or disapproved programs of education.

Expediting Temporary Ratings for Veterans Act

COPE Act

Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act

Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act

Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2023

Policy Areas

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact

Accounting and auditing

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Administrative remedies

Advisory bodies

Aging

Area studies and international education

Cardiovascular and respiratory health

Cemeteries and funerals

Civil actions and liability

Community life and organization

Computers and information technology

Congressional oversight

Dental care

Department of Veterans Affairs

Disability assistance

Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

Education programs funding

Emergency medical services and trauma care

Employee hiring

Employment and training programs

Employment discrimination and employee rights

Executive agency funding and structure

Family services

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Government information and archives

Government lending and loan guarantees

Government studies and investigations

Health care costs and insurance

Health care coverage and access

Health care quality

Health facilities and institutions

Health information and medical records

Health personnel

Health programs administration and funding

Health promotion and preventive care

Health technology, devices, supplies

Higher education

Home and outpatient care

Homelessness and emergency shelter

Housing and community development funding

Housing finance and home ownership

Indian social and development programs

Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Intergovernmental relations

Internet, web applications, social media

Law enforcement administration and funding

Legal fees and court costs

Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Mental health

Motor carriers

Nursing

Performance measurement

Science and engineering education

State and local government operations

Student aid and college costs

Transportation costs

User charges and fees

Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Veterans' medical care

Veterans' organizations and recognition

Veterans' pensions and compensation

Women's health

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]

Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]

Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]

Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]

Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]

Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28]

Rep. Williams, Brandon [R-NY-22]

Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45]

Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]

Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2]

Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]

Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]

Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]

Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]

Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]

Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]

Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]

Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]

Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28]

Rep. Williams, Brandon [R-NY-22]

Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45]

Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]

Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2]

Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]

Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]

Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]

Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]

Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]

Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5]

Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]

Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-27]

Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]

Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]

Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]

Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]

Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]

Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]

Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]

Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]

Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4]

Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]

Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]

Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]

Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]

Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

Committees and Subcommittees

Armed Services Committee

Natural Resources Committee

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions