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.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 11, 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. Additionally, the study must assess whether there is any relationship between such disparities associated with race and ethnicity and other demographic characteristics such as gender and age. 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 happenedSep 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 11, 2021
- Sep 7, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee - Jul 28, 2021Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jul 28, 2021Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jun 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jun 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 11, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House