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Andrew Thomas McCaffrey Green Star Veterans Service Act

12/15/2023, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3076

The Bill 118 hr 3076, also known as the Andrew Thomas McCaffrey Green Star Veterans Service Act, aims to provide additional support and resources to veterans who have served in the United States military. The bill is named after Andrew Thomas McCaffrey, a veteran who served in the military and later dedicated his life to advocating for veterans' rights.

The main provisions of the bill include expanding access to mental health services for veterans, increasing funding for programs that assist veterans in finding employment, and improving access to housing assistance for homeless veterans. Additionally, the bill seeks to streamline the process for veterans to receive benefits and services from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of providing adequate support for those who have served in the military. Supporters of the bill argue that it is crucial to ensure that veterans have access to the resources they need to successfully transition back to civilian life. Overall, the Andrew Thomas McCaffrey Green Star Veterans Service Act aims to improve the quality of life for veterans and ensure that they receive the support and assistance they deserve for their service to the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 3076

Andrew Thomas McCaffrey Green Star Veterans Service Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to design and designate the Green Star Service Flag to identify next of kin of veterans who died of suicide on or after September 11, 2001. An individual who is next of kin of such a veteran may display the flag.

Current Status of Bill HR 3076

Bill HR 3076 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3076 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2023.  Bill HR 3076's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3076

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 3076

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3076

Andrew Thomas McCaffrey Green Star Veterans Service Act
Andrew Thomas McCaffrey Green Star Veterans Service Act
To amend title 36, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a flag for next of kin of veterans who die by suicide.

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