Ensuring Interagency Cooperation to Support Veterans Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 3:27 AM

Summary of Bill S 2268

Bill 118 s 2268, also known as the Ensuring Interagency Cooperation to Support Veterans Act of 2023, aims to improve coordination and collaboration among various government agencies in order to better support veterans. The bill recognizes the unique challenges that veterans face when transitioning back to civilian life and seeks to address these challenges by ensuring that agencies work together effectively.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for coordinating efforts between the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and other relevant agencies. This task force will work to identify gaps in services and develop strategies to address them, with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for veterans.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance data sharing between agencies, streamline processes for veterans seeking assistance, and improve access to mental health services. By promoting greater collaboration and communication among agencies, the bill aims to provide veterans with the support they need to successfully reintegrate into civilian life. Overall, the Ensuring Interagency Cooperation to Support Veterans Act of 2023 represents a bipartisan effort to prioritize the well-being of veterans and ensure that they receive the care and support they deserve.

Congressional Summary of S 2268

Ensuring Interagency Cooperation to Support Veterans Act of 2023

This bill modifies the membership and certain purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee. The bill includes additional individuals in the membership of the committee, including relevant Department of Labor officers and employees. The bill also renames the subordinate Job Training and Post-Service Placement Executive Committee as the Transition Executive Committee and updates its purpose to include assisting members of the Armed Forces with the transition to civilian life.

Current Status of Bill S 2268

Bill S 2268 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 12, 2023. Bill S 2268 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 12, 2023.  Bill S 2268's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of July 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2268

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
1
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2268

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2268

Ensuring Interagency Cooperation to Support Veterans Act of 2023Ensuring Interagency Cooperation to Support Veterans Act of 2023A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee, and for other purposes.
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