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Town Halls for Veterans Act
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3114
Bill 118 hr 3114, also known as the Town Halls for Veterans Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct town hall meetings for veterans in each state at least once a year. These town hall meetings would provide veterans with the opportunity to voice their concerns, ask questions, and receive information about VA services and benefits.
The bill also requires the VA to provide notice of these town hall meetings to veterans, veteran service organizations, and the general public. Additionally, the VA must report to Congress on the number of town hall meetings held, the topics discussed, and any feedback received from veterans.
Overall, the Town Halls for Veterans Act aims to improve communication between the VA and veterans, ensuring that veterans have a platform to express their needs and concerns. This bill is seen as a way to enhance transparency and accountability within the VA, ultimately leading to better services and support for our nation's veterans.
The bill also requires the VA to provide notice of these town hall meetings to veterans, veteran service organizations, and the general public. Additionally, the VA must report to Congress on the number of town hall meetings held, the topics discussed, and any feedback received from veterans.
Overall, the Town Halls for Veterans Act aims to improve communication between the VA and veterans, ensuring that veterans have a platform to express their needs and concerns. This bill is seen as a way to enhance transparency and accountability within the VA, ultimately leading to better services and support for our nation's veterans.
Congressional Summary of HR 3114
Town Halls for Veterans Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide for quarterly town hall meetings for veterans at each of its medical centers. The meetings must include (1) the director (or director's designee) of the medical center, (2) the director (or director's designee) of the Veterans Integrated Service Network the medical center is located in, and (3) other VA employees the VA determines are appropriate.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3114
Bill HR 3114 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 5, 2023. Bill HR 3114 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 5, 2023. Bill HR 3114's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 23, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3114
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3114
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3114
Town Halls for Veterans Act
Town Halls for Veterans Act
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for quarterly town hall meetings for veterans to meet with appropriate employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs at each medical center of the Department.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3114
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