To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number of Vet Centers in certain States based on population metrics, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Introduced on Oct 8, 2021
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69 Cosponsors (56 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Rep. Sherrill Testimony Supporting Vet Center Bill During House Committee on Veterans Affairs Hearing”
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Rep. Mikie Sherrill [D-NJ11]
(Sponsor)
on Oct 13, 2021
“Marianas CBOC bill gains support”
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Rep. Gregorio Sablan [D-MP]
(Co-sponsor)
on Oct 18, 2021
“Washington Review, November 9, 2021”
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Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ8]
(Co-sponsor)
on Nov 9, 2021
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H.R. 5543 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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