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Increasing Access to Military Service Records Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:09 PM
Summary of Bill S 3295
Bill 118 s 3295, the Increasing Access to Military Service Records Act of 2023, aims to improve the accessibility of military service records for veterans and their families. The bill seeks to streamline the process for obtaining these records by establishing a centralized online database where individuals can request and receive copies of their military service records.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure the protection of sensitive information contained in these records, such as social security numbers and medical histories. It also mandates that the Department of Defense and other relevant agencies work together to maintain the accuracy and completeness of these records.
Furthermore, the bill calls for the establishment of a task force to study and make recommendations on how to further improve access to military service records. This task force will be composed of representatives from various government agencies, veterans organizations, and other stakeholders. Overall, the Increasing Access to Military Service Records Act of 2023 aims to make it easier for veterans and their families to obtain important information about their military service, while also safeguarding their privacy and ensuring the accuracy of these records.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure the protection of sensitive information contained in these records, such as social security numbers and medical histories. It also mandates that the Department of Defense and other relevant agencies work together to maintain the accuracy and completeness of these records.
Furthermore, the bill calls for the establishment of a task force to study and make recommendations on how to further improve access to military service records. This task force will be composed of representatives from various government agencies, veterans organizations, and other stakeholders. Overall, the Increasing Access to Military Service Records Act of 2023 aims to make it easier for veterans and their families to obtain important information about their military service, while also safeguarding their privacy and ensuring the accuracy of these records.
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Current Status of Bill S 3295
Bill S 3295 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 14, 2023. Bill S 3295 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 14, 2023. Bill S 3295's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of November 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3295
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3295
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3295
Increasing Access to Military Service Records Act of 2023
Increasing Access to Military Service Records Act of 2023
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a portal for maintaining digital records of former members of the Armed Forces and to establish an advisory committee regarding the maintenance of those records, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3295
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