Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024

10/4/2024, 8:07 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7342

Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access to address the accessibility of the VA for individuals with disabilities. Prior to establishing the advisory committee, the VA must take action to abolish or consolidate advisory committees that are currently inactive.

Current Status of Bill HR 7342

Bill HR 7342 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2024. Bill HR 7342 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2024.  Bill HR 7342's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of September 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7342

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
7
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7342

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Advisory bodiesComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessVeterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7342

Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024To establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
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