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Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3575| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2021
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (5)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to evaluate productivity expectations for readjustment counselors of Vet Centers, including by obtaining feedback from counselors that must be audited annually for five years by the Government Accountability Office. The VA must also (1) develop and implement a staffing model for Vet Centers, (2) standardize descriptions of position responsibilities at Vet Centers, and (3) award grants to address food insecurity among veterans and family members of veterans who receive services through Vet Centers or other VA facilities.
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Timeline
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1944
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1944
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1944: Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021
Accounting and auditingCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsEmployee hiringExecutive agency funding and structureFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMental healthNutrition and dietPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and developmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical care

Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3575| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2021
Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to evaluate productivity expectations for readjustment counselors of Vet Centers, including by obtaining feedback from counselors that must be audited annually for five years by the Government Accountability Office. The VA must also (1) develop and implement a staffing model for Vet Centers, (2) standardize descriptions of position responsibilities at Vet Centers, and (3) award grants to address food insecurity among veterans and family members of veterans who receive services through Vet Centers or other VA facilities.
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Timeline
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1944
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1944
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (5)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1944: Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsEmployee hiringExecutive agency funding and structureFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMental healthNutrition and dietPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and developmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical care