United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans

 

Appointed by the Secretary, The Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans (ACMV) was established under Public Law 103-446, sec 510, November 2, 1994.  The Committee consists of veterans who represent respective minority groups and are recognized authorities in fields pertinent to the needs of the minority group they embody.  The Committee responsibilities include:

 

  • Advising the Secretary and Congress on VA's administration of benefits and provisions of healthcare, benefits, and services to minority veterans.

  • Providing an Annual report to congress outlining recommendations, concerns and observations on VA's delivery of services to minority veterans.

  • Meeting with VA officials, veteran service organizations, and other stakeholders to assess the Department's efforts in providing benefits and outreach to Minority Veterans.

  • Making periodic site visits and holding town hall meetings with veterans to address their concerns.

 

To view the current members select:   Advisory Committee Members Bios

 

 

 

Are your interested in joining the Advisory Committee for Minority Veterans?

 

     Application Process:

 

          Please download and fill out a copy of the ACMV Application:

                                        

                                         Copy of the application

                                         Attach a copy of your DD-214,

                                         Resume and

                                         Provide 3 references with contact information.

 

           Send or fax to: 

                                         Center for Minority Veterans

                                         Fax  202-273-7092

 

 

 

Annual Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans Reports: 

 

 Annual Report

 

2011 Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans Report 

 

2010 Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans Report 

 

2009 Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans Report   

  

2008 Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans Report

 

2007 Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans Report

 

2006 Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans Report

 

2005 Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans Report