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US HB5994
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julia Brownley
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AI Summary
- Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to collect and maintain a database of veteran demographic data from sources including the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics, Census Bureau, and Social Security Administration
- Mandates collection of detailed demographic categories including sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, age, education, income, housing status, employment, military service history, VA enrollment status, disability ratings, and geographic location
- Requires the VA to publish this anonymized, machine-readable demographic database on a publicly accessible website, updated at least annually, within 180 days of enactment
- Directs the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within one year on the VA's data strategy implementation, including progress on data management, information sharing agreements with other federal agencies, and cybersecurity risk assessments
- Requires consultation with congressional committees, veterans service organizations, and VA advisory committees on minority, women, and homeless veterans to identify priority data requirements
Legislative Description
Every Veteran Counts Act of 2025
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
11/10/2025
Committee Referrals
Veterans' Affairs11/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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