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Easier Access to Information for Veterans and Families

This act aims to make it easier for veterans, their families, and caregivers to access important information from the Department of Veterans Affairs. All key documents will be available in multiple languages and on an easily accessible website, helping everyone understand their rights and benefits.
Key points
All official Department of Veterans Affairs fact sheets will be available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and the 10 most commonly spoken languages in the U.S. (other than English).
A new, user-friendly website will be established, containing links to all these fact sheets, accessible from the Department's homepage.
The Department of Veterans Affairs must report on how these changes are being implemented and how information reaches veterans with limited English proficiency.
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Additional Information
Veterans and Family Information Act of 2021
Print number: S 2195
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-06-23