Increasing Access for Veterans and Their Survivors Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T01:42:19Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6353 Increasing Access for Veterans and Their Survivors Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 1:42 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6353

Increasing Access for Veterans and Their Survivors Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include on its covered toll-free telephone number a Spanish prompt and the functionality of directing callers to a Spanish-speaking VA employee or a translation service. The VA must establish a fact sheet and protocol if it provides assistance through a translation service.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6353

Bill HR 6353 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6353 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6353's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. as of July 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6353

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6353

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Veterans Affairs

- Foreign language and bilingual programs

- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6353

Increasing Access for Veterans and Their Survivors Act of 2020

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for the availability of prompts and services of certain Department of Veterans Affairs toll-free telephone numbers and business lines in Spanish, and for other purposes.

Increasing Access for Veterans and Their Survivors Act of 2020