Search Results: keywords:"veterans affairs history office"

  • H. R. 6947 — To establish within the Department of Veterans Affairs a Veterans Affairs History Office, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
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    H.R. 6947, also known as the "Veterans Affairs Centennial and Heritage Act of 2024," aims to establish a History Office within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office will be responsible for preserving and sharing the history of the Department and its predecessor...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 6947 is a plan to create a special office to tell stories and share the history of the people who help veterans. This office will also plan a big celebration for its 100th birthday and take good care of any gifts or treasures it receives.

  • S. 3567 — To establish within the Department of Veterans Affairs a Veterans Affairs History Office, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,146

    The bill S. 3567, titled the "Veterans Affairs Centennial and Heritage Act of 2024," aims to create a Veterans Affairs History Office within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office will collect, preserve, and provide public access to historical records and artifacts...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make a new office called the Veterans Affairs History Office, which will save important stories and things about the Veterans Department. This office will help keep these stories safe and share them with people, and a special person called the Chief Historian will be in charge of the work.