House Bill 2554
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Know Your Vets Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 7, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2554
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this 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 service and information that may be used for veteran's benefits, retirement, employment, and veteran's organization membership.
May 7, 2019
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05/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
05/07/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
05/07/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:15:14 PM