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H.R. 915 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Voices for Veterans Act

H.R. 915 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 12, 2015, sponsored by Suzan K. DelBene with 96 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 12, 2015
Co-sponsors
96
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

Voices for Veterans Act Expands the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2017 (currently, 2015).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 96 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 12, 2015
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (Mar 6, 2015)

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 915 (114th Congress): Voices for Veterans Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/114-hr-915/voices-for-veterans-act (accessed 2026-10-15).

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