Federal Register #2026-06610

Reestablishment of Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee (No Procurement)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing its intent to reestablish the Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee for a two-year term. - Purpose and Scope: - The committee will advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on rural health care issues affecting Veterans. - Focus areas include improving access and delivery of VA rural health services, evaluating programs and policies, and providing recommendations from external stakeholders. - Committee Composition: - Up to 12 appointed members and 3 ex-officio members. - Members include academic experts, state and federal government professionals, VA officials, and leaders from Veterans service organizations. - Operations and Budget: - The committee meets at least twice annually and conducts site visits to VA facilities with high concentrations of rural Veterans. - Annual operating budget is $184,169, covering personnel, member payments, and travel expenses. - Procurement Details: - No products or services are being procured under this notice. - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned. - Notable Requirements: - The committee is essential for providing external perspectives and recommendations to the VA on rural health care challenges.

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to reestablish the Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee for a two-year period. This committee advises the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on rural health care issues affecting veterans, focusing on improving access and delivery of VA rural health services. The committee includes experts from various sectors and meets at least twice annually to evaluate programs and recommend improvements. The reestablishment is deemed necessary and in the public interest.

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