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S 2761 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Every Veteran Counts Act of 2021

Summary
Every Veteran Counts Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a database of specified demographics (e.g., age) of veterans. The data must be in a machine-readable format and anonymized to protect sensitive personal information. The VA must provide access to the database on a publicly accessible website that is updated at least once a year. Additionally, the VA must report on the progress, challenges, performance, and opportunities of implementing its data strategy. The report must be made available on the VA's open data website in a machine-readable format.
Issues: ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires anonymized veteran data handling to protect privacy, directly aligning with data privacy protections in tech policy.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA to collect anonymized veteran demographics for public transparency and service improvement, enabling better resource allocation and accountability in veteran programs.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Sep 20, 2021 Last action Dec 15, 2021
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4
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Committee
3
Dec 15, 2021
Upper · Passed
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
upper
Nov 17, 2021
Upper · Passed
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
upper
Sep 20, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
upper
Sep 20, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Mazie K. Hirono
Mazie K. Hirono
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