To amend title 38, United States Code, to include a representative of the National Association of State Veterans Homes on the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code to add a representative from the National Association of State Veterans Homes to the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The advisory committee provides guidance on issues related to geriatrics and gerontology affecting veterans. Including this representative aims to incorporate perspectives from state veterans homes into the committee's deliberations.
The bill seeks to expand the membership of a VA advisory committee by including a representative from state veterans homes, potentially enhancing input on veterans' long-term care issues.
- Amends title 38, United States Code, to modify the composition of the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee.
- Adds a representative from the National Association of State Veterans Homes to the advisory committee.
- The advisory committee advises the Department of Veterans Affairs on geriatrics and gerontology matters.
['Department of Veterans Affairs', 'National Association of State Veterans Homes', 'Veterans receiving care in state veterans homes', "Geriatrics and gerontology professionals involved with veterans' care"]
['The bill text is not available, so details on implementation and authority changes are unclear.', 'Potential administrative or coordination costs related to expanding committee membership.', "Oversight mechanisms for the new representative's role and influence are not specified."]
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Health but ultimately failed or expired. It relates to ongoing efforts to improve veterans' health care policy and advisory structures within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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['Increased collaboration between federal and state veterans care entities through advisory committee representation.', "Potential for enhanced policy recommendations reflecting state veterans homes' perspectives on geriatrics and gerontology.", 'Possible influence on resource allocation or program development within the VA related to long-term care.']
Transparency is limited by the absence of the full bill text and an official summary. Oversight of the advisory committee's expanded membership and its impact on VA policy should be monitored if similar legislation is reintroduced.
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