S. 106 · 118th Congress
Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
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Tillis1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Jan 26, 2023
- Senate Passed Nov 16, 2023
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide grants to states to implement programs that improve outreach and assistance to veterans and their families to ensure that such individuals are fully informed about veterans' benefits and programs.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Nov 16, 2023
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide grants to states to implement programs that improve outreach and assistance to veterans and their families to ensure that such individuals are fully informed about veterans' benefits and programs.
Specifically, the VA may provide grants to states to (1) implement or enhance outreach activities or activities to assist in the development and submittal of claims for veterans, or (2) increase the number of county or tribal veterans service officers in the state.
The VA must prioritize awarding grants in areas with a critical shortage of county or tribal veterans service officers, areas with high rates of suicide among veterans, and areas with high rates of referrals to the Veterans Crisis Line.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
Latest action (Nov 17, 2023): Held at the desk.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jan 26, 2023
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced Jan 26, 2023
- Senate Passed Nov 16, 2023
No recorded floor vote found.