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US HR4601

US HR4601
Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act


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Introduced
07/21/2021
In Committee
09/21/2022
Crossed Over
12/05/2022
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT 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, the Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act, authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to states and Indian tribes to improve outreach to veterans and their families. The grants can be used to expand existing programs, hire new county or tribal veterans service officers, and provide education and training for government employees who provide veterans outreach services. The bill also includes provisions for tracking the use of veterans benefits, reviewing the performance of grant recipients, and requiring remediation plans if outcome measures are not met.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 12/05/2022)

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