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Collecting Veteran Data for Better Services

This law requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to collect detailed information about veterans, such as age, gender identity, and service history. This data will be used to understand veterans' needs better and improve the services and benefits they receive. The anonymized information will also be made public online.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs must create and maintain a database of veteran demographic information.
Specific data points including gender identity, sexual orientation, race, housing, and employment status will be collected.
Anonymized data will be published on a public VA website at least annually.
The VA must report to Congress on its plans to improve its data usage.
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Print number: 117_HR_5295
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2021-09-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Every Veteran Counts Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5295.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs must create and maintain a database of veteran demographic information.
  • Specific data points including gender identity, sexual orientation, race, housing, and employment status will be collected.
  • Anonymized data will be published on a public VA website at least annually.
  • The VA must report to Congress on its plans to improve its data usage.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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