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Every Veteran Counts Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3040
The Every Veteran Counts Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 3040, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the accuracy and completeness of data on veterans in the United States. The bill seeks to ensure that every veteran is counted and accounted for in various government databases and programs.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a comprehensive database that will track and monitor the status of all veterans in the country. This database will include information on veterans' demographics, health status, employment status, and access to benefits and services. By centralizing this information, the government hopes to better understand the needs and challenges facing veterans and improve the delivery of services to them.
Additionally, the Every Veteran Counts Act of 2023 aims to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies that serve veterans. The bill calls for the creation of a task force that will work to streamline communication and collaboration among these agencies, ensuring that veterans receive the support and resources they need in a timely and efficient manner. Overall, the Every Veteran Counts Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to enhance the quality of data on veterans and improve the coordination of services for those who have served in the military. By ensuring that every veteran is counted and accounted for, the bill seeks to honor the sacrifices and contributions of those who have served our country.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a comprehensive database that will track and monitor the status of all veterans in the country. This database will include information on veterans' demographics, health status, employment status, and access to benefits and services. By centralizing this information, the government hopes to better understand the needs and challenges facing veterans and improve the delivery of services to them.
Additionally, the Every Veteran Counts Act of 2023 aims to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies that serve veterans. The bill calls for the creation of a task force that will work to streamline communication and collaboration among these agencies, ensuring that veterans receive the support and resources they need in a timely and efficient manner. Overall, the Every Veteran Counts Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to enhance the quality of data on veterans and improve the coordination of services for those who have served in the military. By ensuring that every veteran is counted and accounted for, the bill seeks to honor the sacrifices and contributions of those who have served our country.
Congressional Summary of HR 3040
Every Veteran Counts Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a database of specified demographics (e.g., age) of veterans. The data must be in a machine-readable format and anonymized to protect sensitive personal information.
The VA must provide access to the database on a publicly accessible website that is updated at least once a year.
Additionally, the VA must report on the progress, challenges, performance, and opportunities of implementing its data strategy. The report must be made available on the VA's open data website in a machine-readable format.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3040
Bill HR 3040 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3040 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3040's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 2, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3040
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3040
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3040
Every Veteran Counts Act of 2023
Every Veteran Counts Act of 2023
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to maintain demographic information regarding veterans and publish such information on a website of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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