Notice2025-08156
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans
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Published
May 9, 2025
Issuing agencies
Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Center for Minority Veterans (CMV), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans ("the Committee").
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 89 (Friday, May 9, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19793-19794]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-08156]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Minority Veterans
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice of solicitation for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Center for Minority
Veterans (CMV), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be
considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on
Minority Veterans (``the Committee'').
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no
later than 5 p.m. EST on June 15, 2025.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages should be emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4e382f2d212d23380e382f60292138"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2a5c4b494549475c6a5c4b044d455c">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Dwayne Campbell,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c98dbea8b0a7ace78aa8a4b9abaca5a5fa89bfa8e7aea6bf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cc88bbadb5a2a9e28fada1bcaea9a0a0ff8cbaade2aba3ba">[email protected]</span></a>, and Mr. Ronald Sagudan, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#24764b4a4548400a7745435140454a6452450a434b52"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a2f0cdccc3cec68cf1c3c5d7c6c3cce2d4c38cc5cdd4">[email protected]</span></a>,
Center for Minority Veterans (00M), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, Telephone (202) 461-6191. A
copy of the Committee charter and list of the current membership can be
obtained by contacting Mr. Campbell or Mr. Sagudan, or by accessing the
website managed by CMV at <a href="https://www.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/acmv/index.asp">https://www.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/acmv/index.asp</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
(1) Advising the Secretary and Congress on VA's administration of
benefits and provisions of healthcare, benefits, and services to
``minority group member'' Veterans, defined in 38 U.S.C. 544 as: (1)
Asian American; (2) Black; (3) Hispanic; (4) Native American (including
American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian); or (5) Pacific
Islander.
(2) Providing a biennial report to Congress outlining
recommendations, concerns and observations on VA's delivery of services
to ``minority group member'' Veterans.
(3) Meeting with VA officials, Veteran Service Organizations, and
other stakeholders to assess the Department's efforts in providing
benefits and outreach to ``minority group member'' Veterans.
Making periodic site visits and holding town hall meetings with
``minority group member'' Veterans to address their concerns.
Management and support services for the Committee are provided by
CMV.
Authority: The Committee was established in accordance with 38
U.S.C. 544 (Pub. L. 103-446, sec. 510). In accordance with 38 U.S.C.
544, the Committee advises the Secretary on the administration of VA
benefits and services to ``minority group member'' Veterans; assesses
the needs of ``minority group member'' Veterans with respect to such
benefits; and evaluates whether VA compensation, medical and
rehabilitation services, outreach and other programs are meeting those
needs. The Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding
such activities. Nominations of qualified candidates are
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being sought to fill upcoming vacancies on the Committee.
Membership Criteria: CMV is requesting nominations for upcoming
vacancies on the Committee. The Committee is currently composed of 12
members, in addition to ex-officio members. As required by statute, the
members of the Committee are appointed by the Secretary from the
general public, including:
(1) Representatives of Veterans who are ``minority group members'';
(2) Individuals who are recognized authorities in fields pertinent
to the needs of Veterans who are ``minority group members'';
(3) Veterans who are ``minority group members'' and who have
experience in a military theater of operations;
(4) Veterans who are ``minority group members'' and who do not have
such experience and;
(5) Veterans who are ``minority group members recently'' separated
from active military service.
In accordance with Sec. 544, the Secretary determines the number,
terms of service, pay, and allowances of members of the Committee
appointed by the Secretary, except that a term of service of any such
member may not exceed three years. The Secretary may reappoint any
member for additional terms of service.
Professional Qualifications: In addition to the criteria above, VA
seeks--
(1) Professional and personal qualifications relevant to the
functions and tasks to be performed by the committee.
(2) Experience in military service and military deployments (please
identify your Branch of Service and Rank).
(3) Current work with Veterans.
(4) Committee subject matter expertise.
(5) Emphasis on experience using VA Service and Benefits.
Requirements for Nomination Submission:
Nominations should be type written (one nomination per nominator).
Nomination package should include: (1) a letter of nomination that
clearly states the name and affiliation of the nominee, the basis for
the nomination (i.e., specific attributes which qualify the nominee for
service in this capacity), and a statement from the nominee indicating
a willingness to serve as a member of the Committee; (2) the nominee's
contact information including name, mailing address, telephone
number(s), and email address; (3) the nominee's curriculum vitae or
resume, and (4) a summary of the nominee's experience and qualification
relative to the professional qualifications criteria listed above.
Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee shall be
invited to serve a two-year term. Committee members will receive a
stipend for attending Committee meetings including per diem and
reimbursement for travel expenses incurred.
The Department strives to fairly balance committee membership
through consideration of points of view represented and functions to be
performed by the advisory committee, consistent with section
1004(b)(2), title 5, U.S.C., and the FACA Final Rule, section 102-3.60,
title 41, CFR Nominations must state that the nominee is willing to
serve as a member of the Committee and appears to have no conflict of
interest that would preclude membership. An ethics review is conducted
for each selected nominee.
Dated: May 6, 2025.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2025-08156 Filed 5-8-25; 8:45 am]
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