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Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee: Improving Access to Services

This act establishes a new advisory committee to help veterans with disabilities gain easier access to services, benefits, and facilities provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This will give veterans a greater say in how accessibility is improved, making it easier for them to utilize their rights and support.
Key points
Establishment of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access to advise on accessibility matters for individuals with disabilities.
The committee will include veterans with disabilities, experts, Department employees, and representatives from veterans service organizations.
The committee's duties will involve assessing veterans' needs, advising on improving accessibility of information, services, benefits, and facilities, and monitoring compliance with accessibility laws.
The committee will regularly submit reports with recommendations, which will be publicly available, increasing transparency and accountability of the Department.
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Additional Information
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Print number: S 1383
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2025-04-09
Voting date: 2026-02-11
Voting no: 69