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Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1944| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2021
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (1)
Jon Tester (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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-5072
Vet Center Improvement Act of 2020
May 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3900-3901)
May 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3575
Introduced in House
Oct 20, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-5072
    Vet Center Improvement Act of 2020


  • May 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3900-3901)


  • May 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3575
    Introduced in House


  • October 20, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • December 15, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3575: 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 CongressS-1944| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-5072
Vet Center Improvement Act of 2020
May 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3900-3901)
May 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3575
Introduced in House
Oct 20, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-5072
    Vet Center Improvement Act of 2020


  • May 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3900-3901)


  • May 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3575
    Introduced in House


  • October 20, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • December 15, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (1)
Jon Tester (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3575: 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