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Veterans Support: Expanding Aid for Historically Underserved Groups

This act expands the scope of the Center and Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include support for historically underserved veterans. The goal is to ensure all veterans, regardless of their background or identity, receive their entitled benefits and services, improving their access to healthcare, homelessness prevention, and other key programs.
Key points
Expanding the definition of veterans covered to include historically underserved individuals, such as LGBTQ+ veterans, those with language difficulties, or non-citizen veterans.
Strengthening the Advisory Committee's role to advise on improving representation, expanding benefits (including healthcare and suicide prevention), and gathering feedback from veterans.
Introducing a requirement for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to regularly review and identify disparities in benefit access and recommend corrective actions.
Including representatives from other federal agencies, such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Small Business Administration, in the Advisory Committee to improve support coordination.
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Print number: 118_HR_4325
Sponsor: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]
Process start date: 2023-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Historically Underserved Veterans Inclusion Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4325.

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 2023-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expanding the definition of veterans covered to include historically underserved individuals, such as LGBTQ+ veterans, those with language difficulties, or non-citizen veterans.
  • Strengthening the Advisory Committee's role to advise on improving representation, expanding benefits (including healthcare and suicide prevention), and gathering feedback from veterans.
  • Introducing a requirement for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to regularly review and identify disparities in benefit access and recommend corrective actions.
  • Including representatives from other federal agencies, such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Small Business Administration, in the Advisory Committee to improve support coordination.
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. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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