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Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
10/9/2024, 5:15 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9468
The bill includes provisions for supplemental appropriations to ensure that veterans receive the benefits and services they are entitled to in a timely manner. This includes funding for healthcare, disability compensation, education and training programs, and other support services for veterans.
In addition, the bill aims to increase accountability within the VA by requiring regular reporting on the effectiveness of veterans programs and services, as well as measures to prevent fraud and abuse within the department. Overall, the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 seeks to ensure that veterans receive the support and benefits they deserve, while also holding the VA accountable for providing high-quality care and services to those who have served our country.
Congressional Summary of HR 9468
Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and establishes reporting requirements related to VA funding and projected shortfalls.
Specifically, the bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the VBA for
- Compensation and Pensions, and
- Readjustment Benefits.
In addition, the bill requires the VA to report to Congress on (1) corrections the VA will make to improve forecasting, data quality, and budget assumptions relating to budget submissions for the VBA's Compensation and Pensions and Readjustment Benefits accounts; and (2) the status of funds provided to these accounts for FY2024, FY2025, and FY2026 by this or any other act.
The bill also requires the VA Office of Inspector General to report to Congress on (1) the circumstances and causes of certain funding shortfalls that the VA has projected for the VBA and the Veterans Health Administration, and (2) actions that the VA can take to improve the accuracy of the supporting information submitted with the President's budget and prevent funding shortfalls.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9468
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9468
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
9Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9468
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9468
Comments
Kole Howe
1 year ago
I just heard about this new bill for veterans benefits, and I gotta say, I'm not too sure about it. This bill, it's supposed to help veterans, but I'm not sure how exactly. I think it might end up costing us taxpayers a lot of money, and I'm not sure if it's really worth it. I hope they really think this through before passing it.
Remington McLeod
1 year ago
I am thrilled about the passage of HR Bill 9468 Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024. This bill will provide much-needed funding to ensure that our veterans receive the benefits and support they deserve. It is crucial that we take care of those who have served our country so selflessly. This bill will have a positive impact on the lives of our veterans and their families.
