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Establishing the VA History Office and Heritage Center for Veterans' Stories

This law establishes the History Office within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to collect, preserve, and make public historical records and artifacts related to the VA. This ensures veterans and the public gain better access to the history of support provided to service members, especially leading up to the VA's centennial in 2030. The Office is authorized to accept donations and partner with nonprofits to fund its activities.
Key points
A dedicated VA History Office is established to collect and publicly share archives and artifacts detailing the history of the Department and its predecessor organizations.
The Office must organize educational events and exhibits to raise awareness of the VA's contributions, focusing on the lead-up to the VA's 2030 centennial.
The VA gains authority to accept gifts and enter into partnerships with nonprofit organizations to fund and maintain historical facilities and programs.
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Print number: 118_S_3567
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2024-01-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans Affairs Centennial and Heritage Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3567.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A dedicated VA History Office is established to collect and publicly share archives and artifacts detailing the history of the Department and its predecessor organizations.
  • The Office must organize educational events and exhibits to raise awareness of the VA's contributions, focusing on the lead-up to the VA's 2030 centennial.
  • The VA gains authority to accept gifts and enter into partnerships with nonprofit organizations to fund and maintain historical facilities and programs.
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. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

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 2025-12-26.

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