Congress 117 - HR 4845 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Advisory Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Veterans.

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Advisory bodies Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Department of Veterans Affairs Executive agency funding and structure Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Veterans' medical care Veterans' pensions and compensation

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This bill establishes the Advisory Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Veterans to consult with the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the administration of benefits for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) veterans, reports and studies pertaining to LGBTQ veterans, and the needs of such veterans with respect to compensation, health care, rehabilitation, outreach, and other benefits and programs.

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Nov 4, 2021

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 10.
Nov 4, 2021

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 4, 2021

Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.
Sep 9, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Jul 29, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 29, 2021

Introduced in House

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