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Mandating Reports to Address Racial and Gender Disparities in Veteran Benefits.

This law requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to investigate why veterans of different races, ethnicities, and genders receive disability benefits at unequal rates. The goal is to identify and eliminate systemic inequalities, particularly those linked to military disciplinary actions or the type of discharge received. This aims to ensure fairer access to crucial financial support for all veterans.
Key points
Requires detailed reports on differences in VA disability benefit approval rates based on the veteran's race, ethnicity, and gender.
Mandates an investigation into whether disparities in benefit access are linked to the type of military separation and the review process for discharge status.
The VA must develop and implement a public three-year plan to fix the identified causes of inequality in benefit access.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6033
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
Process start date: 2025-11-12