[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1404]
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 INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 6431, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ELECTRONIC 
                             REPORTING ACT

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                            HON. STEVE BUYER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 2008

  Mr. BUYER. Madam Speaker, today I am introducing the Department of 
Veterans Affairs, VA, Electronic Reporting Act. This legislation would 
require VA to submit to Congress reports required by law in an 
electronic form.
  VA is required to submit numerous reports to Congress on issues 
ranging from assistance provided to homeless veterans to the 
establishment of new cemeteries. This fiscal year we will receive over 
forty reports mandated in title 38, United States Code.
  Requiring VA to submit these reports electronically would be more 
efficient and reduce paper waste. It would also maximize the utility of 
the information created, collected, and provided to Congress in these 
reports.
  Madam Speaker, VA submits thousands of pages of reports to Congress 
each year and I hope my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will join 
me in this effort to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of 
government information management.

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