Veterans and Family Information Act of 2021

Senate Bill 2195 - Veterans and Family Information Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2195 Veterans and Family Information Act of 2021 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.

12/31/2022, 5:26 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2195

Veterans and Family Information Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make all of its fact sheets available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and each of the 10 most commonly spoken languages not listed. The bill also requires the VA to establish a publicly available website that provides links to all VA fact sheets. Finally, the VA must report to Congress regarding the utilization of such fact sheets as well as the details of the Language Access Plan of the VA.

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Current Status of Bill S 2195

Bill S 2195 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2021. Bill S 2195 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 23, 2021. Bill S 2195's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of June 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2195

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2195

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Cemeteries and funerals

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Veterans Affairs

- Family services

- Foreign language and bilingual programs

- Government information and archives

- Military personnel and dependents

- Veterans' medical care

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2195

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make all fact sheets of the Department of Veterans Affairs available in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and other commonly spoken languages, and for other purposes.

Veterans and Family Information Act of 2021