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Advisory Committee for Veterans in Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States

This act establishes a new advisory committee within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Its purpose is to improve services and programs for veterans residing in U.S. outlying areas and freely associated states. This will ensure better access to benefits and support for veterans from these regions.
Key points
A dedicated advisory committee will be formed to represent the interests of veterans from territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and American Samoa.
The committee will advise the Department of Veterans Affairs on how to enhance programs and services to better serve these veterans.
Committee members will be residents of the areas they represent, ensuring their needs are properly understood and addressed.
Committee reports will be publicly available, increasing transparency and allowing citizens to track progress.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4141
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2022-05-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs an Advisory Committee on United States Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4141.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A dedicated advisory committee will be formed to represent the interests of veterans from territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and American Samoa.
  • The committee will advise the Department of Veterans Affairs on how to enhance programs and services to better serve these veterans.
  • Committee members will be residents of the areas they represent, ensuring their needs are properly understood and addressed.
  • Committee reports will be publicly available, increasing transparency and allowing citizens to track progress.
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. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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