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Introduced
07/21/2021
07/21/2021
In Committee
07/21/2021
07/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to States to improve outreach to veterans, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants to states to improve outreach to veterans and their family members. The grants can be used to expand existing outreach programs, hire new county or tribal veterans service officers, and provide education and training to state and local government employees who provide veterans outreach services. The bill requires the VA to develop outcome measures for the grant program, track the use of veterans benefits by the served population, and review the performance of grantee states. The bill authorizes $50 million in annual funding for the grant program from fiscal years 2022 through 2026.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Tammy Baldwin (D)*,
Kevin Cramer (R),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Patty Murray (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (on 11/17/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2405/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2405/BILLS-117s2405is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2405/BILLS-117s2405is.pdf.pdf |
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