Title 38 — Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-73
§118 Submission of reports to Congress in electronic form
Title 38 › Part PART I— - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter CHAPTER 1— - GENERAL › § 118
Summary
When the Secretary or any Department official must give Congress or a committee a report, they must send an electronic copy that counts as delivering the report. "Report" means certifications, notifications, or other written messages.
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Title 38, §118
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(a)Whenever the Secretary or any other official of the Department is required by law to submit to Congress (or any committee of either chamber of Congress) a report, the Secretary or other official shall submit to Congress (or such committee) a copy of the report in an electronic format.
(b)The submission of a copy of a report in accordance with this section shall be treated as meeting any requirement of law to submit such report to Congress (or any committee of either chamber of Congress).
(c)For purposes of this section, the term “report” includes any certification, notification, or other communication in writing.
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38 U.S.C. § 118
Title 38 — Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73