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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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Additional Information
Veterans Affairs Centennial and Heritage Act of 2024
Print number: S 3567
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2024-01-10