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Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021

Introduced: May 27, 2021 Introduced by: Reed, Jack Democratic · Rhode Island See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 20, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
May 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3900-3901)
May 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to evaluate productivity expectations for readjustment counselors of Vet Centers, including by obtaining feedback from counselors that must be audited annually for five years by the Government Accountability Office.

The VA must also (1) develop and implement a staffing model for Vet Centers, (2) standardize descriptions of position responsibilities at Vet Centers, and (3) award grants to address food insecurity among veterans and family members of veterans who receive services through Vet Centers or other VA facilities.

What's happening now December 15, 2021

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3575 Identical bill Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021
 Bill text 1 version

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1944: Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1944/
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"S. 1944: Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1944/.
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