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Survey Our Ser­vice­mem­bers Act

12/31/2022, 5:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4486

Bill 117 hr 4486, also known as the Survey Our Service­mem­bers Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Defense to conduct a survey of service members in order to gather information on their opinions and experiences related to military service.

The survey would cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: the quality of military housing, access to healthcare services, deployment schedules, and overall satisfaction with their military careers. The goal of the survey is to provide valuable feedback to policymakers and military leaders in order to improve the overall well-being and effectiveness of the armed forces.

If passed, the Survey Our Service­mem­bers Act would require the Department of Defense to conduct the survey on an annual basis, with results being reported to Congress and made available to the public. This transparency is intended to ensure that the voices of service members are heard and that their concerns are addressed in a timely manner. Overall, the Survey Our Service­mem­bers Act aims to improve the quality of life for those serving in the military by giving them a platform to share their experiences and provide feedback on ways to enhance their service. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to prioritize the well-being of our service members and ensure that their voices are heard in the decision-making process.

Congressional Summary of HR 4486

Survey Our Servicemembers Act or the SOS Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with an experienced nongovernment entity to conduct an annual survey to determine the experiences of veterans in obtaining hospital care and medical services at each VA medical facility. Such surveys must be conducted over a five-year period and must include questions related to the experiences of veterans in seeking care at both VA and non-VA facilities.

The VA shall make the survey results publicly available on its website.

Current Status of Bill HR 4486

Bill HR 4486 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2021. Bill HR 4486 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2021.  Bill HR 4486's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 7, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4486

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4486

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4486

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct annual surveys of veterans on experiences with medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Survey Our Ser­vice­mem­bers Act
Survey Our Ser­vice­mem­bers Act
SOS Act

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