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Veteran Service Equity Act
12/29/2022, 11:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7470
The Veteran Service Equity Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 7470, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address disparities in the level of benefits and services provided to veterans based on their branch of service.
The bill aims to ensure that all veterans, regardless of which branch of the military they served in, receive equal access to healthcare, education, and other benefits. It also seeks to improve the coordination and communication between different branches of the military and the Department of Veterans Affairs to better serve the needs of all veterans.
If passed, the Veteran Service Equity Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive review of its programs and services to identify any disparities in benefits provided to veterans based on their branch of service. The bill also calls for the establishment of a task force to develop recommendations for addressing these disparities and ensuring that all veterans receive the support they need. Overall, the Veteran Service Equity Act is aimed at promoting fairness and equality in the treatment of all veterans, regardless of their military background. It seeks to ensure that all veterans have access to the same level of benefits and services, regardless of which branch of the military they served in.
The bill aims to ensure that all veterans, regardless of which branch of the military they served in, receive equal access to healthcare, education, and other benefits. It also seeks to improve the coordination and communication between different branches of the military and the Department of Veterans Affairs to better serve the needs of all veterans.
If passed, the Veteran Service Equity Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive review of its programs and services to identify any disparities in benefits provided to veterans based on their branch of service. The bill also calls for the establishment of a task force to develop recommendations for addressing these disparities and ensuring that all veterans receive the support they need. Overall, the Veteran Service Equity Act is aimed at promoting fairness and equality in the treatment of all veterans, regardless of their military background. It seeks to ensure that all veterans have access to the same level of benefits and services, regardless of which branch of the military they served in.
Congressional Summary of HR 7470
Veteran Service Equity Act
This bill expands the definition of public service job for participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to include a full-time job with a veterans service organization.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7470
Bill HR 7470 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 7, 2022. Bill HR 7470 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 7, 2022. Bill HR 7470's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of April 7, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7470
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7470
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7470
Veteran Service Equity Act
Veteran Service Equity Act
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include a full-time job with a veterans service organization as a public service job eligible for public service loan forgiveness.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7470
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