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H.R.2554: Know Your Vets Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 8, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (1 Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 7, 2019
Bill Summary
Know Your Vets Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that a separating or retiring member of the Armed Forces may elect to have DOD form DD-214 transmitted to the appropriate county veterans service officers (i.e., county, local, or tribal employees who assist veterans with Department of Veterans Affairs interactions). DOD must also maintain a database of such officers. Form DD-214 contains a member's record of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 8, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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May 7, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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May 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) |