Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024

The Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024 establishes a new advisory committee within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve accessibility for veterans and others with disabilities. The committee, composed of 15 voting members including veterans with disabilities, accessibility experts, VA staff, and veterans service organization representatives, will advise the VA Secretary on making services, facilities, information, and technology more accessible. It must meet at least twice yearly, assess accessibility barriers through reviews of complaints and facility assessments, and submit biennial reports to the VA Secretary and Congress detailing progress, unmet needs, and recommendations. These reports will guide the VA in complying with accessibility laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. The committee will operate for 10 years from the bill’s enactment.