Senate Bill 524
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Department of Veterans Affairs Tribal Advisory Committee Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
524
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Jon Tester
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Department of Veterans Affairs Tribal Advisory Committee Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs to advise the VA on matters relating to Native American tribes, tribal organizations, and Native American veterans.
February 14, 2019
01/29/2020
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
05/22/2019
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
02/14/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
02/14/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:32:55 PM