Ensuring Access to VA INFO Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 572 Ensuring Access to VA INFO Act of 2023 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.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 572

Ensuring Access to Department of Veterans Affairs Information Necessary for Oversight Act of 2023 or the Ensuring Access to VA INFO Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to answer questions submitted for the record by members of the congressional veterans' affairs committees within 45 business days after the date on which the VA receives the question.

The VA must provide notice to Congress if it is unable to respond within the 45-day time frame. The notice must include a justification of the inability to meet the deadline, an estimate of when an answer will be provided, and a description of the steps necessary to answer the question.

At the VA's request, other agencies must assist the VA in answering questions as necessary.

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Current Status of Bill S 572

Bill S 572 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2023. Bill S 572 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 28, 2023. Bill S 572's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of April 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 572

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 572

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional committeesCongressional-executive branch relationsGovernment information and archives

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 572

Ensuring Access to VA INFO Act of 2023Ensuring Access to VA INFO Act of 2023Ensuring Access to Department of Veterans Affairs Information Necessary for Oversight Act of 2023A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide answers to questions submitted for the record to the Secretary by members of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives within 45 business days, and for other purposes.

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