Session 117

HR 2726

VA FOIA Reform Act of 2021

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US Congress

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Session 117

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Session 117

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US Congress

Bill overview

This bill, the VA FOIA Reform Act of 2021, aims to reduce the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) backlog of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. The VA must create and implement a plan to respond to these requests within the legally mandated timeframes, utilizing technology improvements and efficient procedures. The Secretary will also seek an assessment of the VA’s compliance with FOIA and submit regular reports to Congress on the progress of the plan and the backlog.

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Legislative history

2021-04-21House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

2021-04-21

Introduced in House

2021-04-21

Introduced in House

2021-05-03House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

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6/15/2021HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2778-2779)
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6/15/2021Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2778-2779)
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Passage without roll call

6/15/2021HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2778-2779)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
6/15/2021Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2778-2779)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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HR 2726

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