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Support for Veterans with Irregular Discharges: Access to Benefits and Care.

This act aims to ensure that veterans discharged under conditions neither dishonorable nor honorable receive access to benefits and healthcare. It introduces changes in staff training, contact recording, and simplifies eligibility rules to prevent anyone from being unfairly denied assistance.
Key points
Veterans with irregular discharges will gain easier access to healthcare and benefits, even if previously denied.
Department of Veterans Affairs staff will undergo new training to better understand benefit eligibility rules.
All contacts from veterans seeking healthcare will be recorded to prevent wrongful denials.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will conduct an outreach campaign to reach veterans who may have been unfairly denied benefits.
The definition of 'veteran' is simplified, expanding the pool of eligible individuals for assistance, including mental health support for military sexual trauma and justice outreach programs.
An assessment of past wrongful denials and a study on veterans discharged due to sexual orientation or gender identity will be conducted.
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Print number: 117_S_2786
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Unlawful Turn-Aways Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2786.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans with irregular discharges will gain easier access to healthcare and benefits, even if previously denied.
  • Department of Veterans Affairs staff will undergo new training to better understand benefit eligibility rules.
  • All contacts from veterans seeking healthcare will be recorded to prevent wrongful denials.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will conduct an outreach campaign to reach veterans who may have been unfairly denied benefits.
  • The definition of 'veteran' is simplified, expanding the pool of eligible individuals for assistance, including mental health support for military sexual trauma and justice outreach programs.
  • An assessment of past wrongful denials and a study on veterans discharged due to sexual orientation or gender identity will be conducted.
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 Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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