House Bill 7420
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Voices for Veterans Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
7420
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Voices for Veterans Act
This bill expands the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Among other responsibilities, the committee advises the Department of Veterans Affairs on the administration of benefits and provision of health care, benefits, and services to minority veterans.
June 30, 2020
09/30/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
06/30/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
06/30/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 3:42:17 AM