Senate Bill 2163
117th Congress(2021-2022)
VA FOIA Reform Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 22, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2163
Congress
117
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
VA FOIA Reform Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a plan for reducing its backlog of requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
The VA must request that the Office of Government Information Services of the National Archives and Records Administration conduct an assessment of the VA's compliance with FOIA.
Finally, the VA must submit an annual report on its FOIA compliance efforts and make such reports available on its website.
June 22, 2021
06/22/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
06/22/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 31, 2022 5:26:42 AM