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Public Law117th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 1031Became Law

A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on disparities associated with race and ethnicity with respect to certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 30, 2021)

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study to assess whether there are disparities associated with race and ethnicity with respect to (1) compensation benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), (2) disability ratings determined by the VA, and (3) the rejection of fully developed claims for VA benefits. The GAO must also develop recommendations to facilitate better data collection on such disparities associated with race and ethnicity.

Within one year, the GAO must brief Congress on the initial results of the study. The GAO must also submit a final report on the study following the briefing.

What just happenedNov 30, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-66.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA](D-GA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 D
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  1. Nov 30, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-66.

  2. Nov 30, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-66.

  3. Nov 30, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 30, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 19, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 19, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 15, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Nov 15, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  9. Nov 15, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Nov 15, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1031.

  11. Nov 15, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6251-6252)

  12. Nov 15, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Aug 10, 2021FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Aug 10, 2021FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Aug 9, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Aug 6, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5990)

  17. Aug 6, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5990)

  18. Aug 6, 2021Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5990)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  19. Aug 6, 2021Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5990)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  20. May 26, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  21. Apr 28, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Mar 25, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Mar 25, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawNov 30, 202149

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study to assess whether there are disparities associated with race and ethnicity with respect to (1) compensation benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), (2) disability ratings determined by the VA, and (3) the rejection of fully developed claims for VA benefits. The GAO must also develop recommendations to facilitate better data collection on such disparities associated with race and ethnicity.

Within one year, the GAO must brief Congress on the initial results of the study. The GAO must also submit a final report on the study following the briefing.

Passed HouseNov 15, 202153

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study to assess whether there are disparities associated with race and ethnicity with respect to (1) compensation benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), (2) disability ratings determined by the VA, and (3) the rejection of fully developed claims for VA benefits. The GAO must also develop recommendations to facilitate better data collection on such disparities associated with race and ethnicity.

Within one year, the GAO must brief Congress on the initial results of the study. The GAO must also submit a final report on the study following the briefing.

Passed SenateAug 6, 202155

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study to assess whether there are disparities associated with race and ethnicity with respect to (1) compensation benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), (2) disability ratings determined by the VA, and (3) the rejection of fully developed claims for VA benefits. The GAO must also develop recommendations to facilitate better data collection on such disparities associated with race and ethnicity.

Within one year, the GAO must brief Congress on the initial results of the study. The GAO must also submit a final report on the study following the briefing.

Introduced in SenateMar 25, 2021

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study to assess whether there are disparities associated with race and ethnicity with respect to (1) compensation benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), (2) disability ratings determined by the VA, and (3) the rejection of fully developed claims for VA benefits. The GAO must also develop recommendations to facilitate better data collection on such disparities associated with race and ethnicity.

Within one year, the GAO must brief Congress on the initial results of the study. The GAO must also submit a final report on the study following the briefing.

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