To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes

Progress

Timeline

• Apr 15Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
• Mar 25Subcommittee Hearings Held
• Mar 16Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Summary

**What it does:** This bill would create a new "Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs" within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). **Who it affects:** - Veterans and their families who use VA services - VA employees and leadership - Members of Congress who work on veterans' issues - Congressional staff who handle veterans' concerns **What would change:** The new office would serve as the official liaison between the VA and Congress. This would likely streamline communication when: - Congress needs information about VA programs or problems - Lawmakers want to address veterans' issues through legislation - There are oversight hearings or investigations - Veterans contact their representatives about VA-related problems Currently, this communication happens through various VA departments. The new office would centralize these interactions, potentially making the process more efficient and ensuring consistent responses to congressional inquiries. **Current status:** The bill is in committee, meaning it's being reviewed but hasn't been voted on by the full House of Representatives.

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