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HR 9996 United States House · 118th Congress

National Veterans Advocate Act of 2024

HR 9996, the National Veterans Advocate Act of 2024, creates an independent Office of the National Veterans’ Advocate within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office, separate from the Secretary’s control, will monitor VA processes and submit quarterly, independent legislative recommendations to Congress on improving veteran healthcare, benefits, and cost efficiency. The bill requires the office to maintain a public website and authorizes $25 million annually (2025-2029) for its operations. It directly affects veterans by establishing a new oversight mechanism to address systemic issues in VA services.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates independent office to improve VA healthcare with $25M annual funding, directly advancing veteran health services and oversight.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates independent office to improve VA healthcare/benefits with $25M annual funding, explicitly targeting service enhancements.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Veteran Healthcare Veteran Education Memorials & Recognition
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2024
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Introduced Oct 15, 2024 Last action Nov 8, 2024
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Nov 8, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Oct 15, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Oct 15, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
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Rudy Yakym III
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