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Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024
10/4/2024, 8:07 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7342
The "Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024" was introduced in the 118th Congress on February 13, 2024. The bill aims to establish a committee to advise on improving accessibility for veterans. Key provisions include setting up the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee and outlining its duties to provide recommendations for enhancing accessibility in various areas for veterans. Specific directives within the bill focus on addressing challenges faced by disabled veterans in accessing healthcare, benefits, and facilities. For further details and the full text of the bill, refer to the official PDF version available at https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7342/BILLS-118hr7342ih.pdf.
Congressional Summary of HR 7342
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access to address the accessibility of the VA for individuals with disabilities. Prior to establishing the advisory committee, the VA must take action to abolish or consolidate advisory committees that are currently inactive.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7342
Bill HR 7342 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 18, 2024. Bill HR 7342 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2024. Bill HR 7342's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of September 18, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7342
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
7Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7342
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Advisory bodies
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Disability assistance
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government information and archives
- Health care coverage and access
- Veterans' medical care
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7342
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024
To establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7342
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