Every Veteran Counts Act of 2021

Senate Bill 2761 - Every Veteran Counts Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2761 Every Veteran Counts 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, 5:35 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2761

Every Veteran Counts Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a database of specified demographics (e.g., age) of veterans. The data must be in a machine-readable format and anonymized to protect sensitive personal information.

The VA must provide access to the database on a publicly accessible website that is updated at least once a year.

Additionally, the VA must report on the progress, challenges, performance, and opportunities of implementing its data strategy. The report must be made available on the VA's open data website in a machine-readable format.

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Current Status of Bill S 2761

Bill S 2761 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 20, 2021. Bill S 2761 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 20, 2021. Bill S 2761's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. as of December 15, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2761

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2761

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Census and government statistics

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Veterans Affairs

- Government information and archives

- Performance measurement

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

- Veterans' medical care

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2761

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to maintain demographic information regarding veterans and publish such information on a website of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Every Veteran Counts Act of 2021