S. 1031 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
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.
S. 1031 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 25, 2021, sponsored by Raphael G. Warnock with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-66
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Raphael G. Warnock (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 25, 2021
- Passed the SenateAug 6, 2021
- Passed the HouseNov 15, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentNov 19, 2021
- Became lawNov 30, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-66. (Nov 30, 2021)
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