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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.

USA117th CongressHR-3856| House 
| Updated: 9/7/2021
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Nov 30, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1031
Signed by President.
  • June 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 7, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • November 30, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1031
    Signed by President.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1031: 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.
Congressional oversightDisability and paralysisGovernment studies and investigationsRacial and ethnic relationsVeterans' pensions and compensation

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.

USA117th CongressHR-3856| House 
| Updated: 9/7/2021
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.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Nov 30, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1031
Signed by President.
  • June 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 7, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • November 30, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1031
    Signed by President.
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1031: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDisability and paralysisGovernment studies and investigationsRacial and ethnic relationsVeterans' pensions and compensation