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Veterans Online Information and Cybersecurity Empowerment Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 5:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4493

Veterans Online Information and Cybersecurity Empowerment Act of 2022 or the VOICE Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a program to promote digital citizenship and media literacy among veterans by awarding grants to eligible entities, which include civil society organizations and congressionally chartered veterans service organizations.

Current Status of Bill S 4493

Bill S 4493 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2022. Bill S 4493 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 23, 2022.  Bill S 4493's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of June 23, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4493

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4493

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Adult education and literacy
- Computer security and identity theft
- Computers and information technology
- Digital media
- Internet, web applications, social media
- News media and reporting
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Veterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4493

Veterans Online Information and Cybersecurity Empowerment Act of 2022
Veterans Online Information and Cybersecurity Empowerment Act of 2022
VOICE Act of 2022
A bill to improve cybersecurity practices and improve digital literacy among veterans, and for other purposes.

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