H3872

Expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Expands the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate to include oversight and advocacy for veterans and servicemembers.

The bill expands the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate to ensure that veterans and servicemembers receive humane and dignified treatment, coordinate with local veterans service agents, examine care and services provided by executive agencies, and advise on improving services. The advocate will also investigate incidents where a veteran suffered serious injury or death while receiving services from an executive agency. The advocate will be appointed by the attorney general, state auditor, and governor, and can be removed for cause by a majority vote of these officials.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Hearing

History

Jun 1

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5466 (under House Rule 27)

Jul 16, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs