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Senator Johnny Isakson VA Regional Office Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 6:04 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8350

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 8350

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 8350

Bill HR 8350 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2022. Bill HR 8350 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 13, 2022.  Bill HR 8350's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of July 13, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8350

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
26
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8350

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8350

Senator Johnny Isakson VA Regional Office Act of 2022
Senator Johnny Isakson VA Regional Office Act of 2022
To 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.

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