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HR 3271 107th Congress House

Bruce Vento Stand Down Act

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct veterans outreach programs known as Stand Down events and to e… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct veterans outreach programs known as Stand Down events and to establish a pilot program to provide for an annual Stand Down event in each State.

Introduced: November 8, 2001 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 21, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Nov 8, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 8, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 21, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Bruce Vento Stand Down Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that several branches of the Armed Forces and the National Guard have provided and should continue to provide valuable service in the delivery of services to veterans at Stand Down events (events to provide food, shelter, health care, benefit certification and other help to veterans in need of assistance). Commends veterans' organizations for their outstanding contributions to these events and encourages their continued efforts.

Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide outreach and other services as well as property and resources in support of these events. Requires the Secretary to establish a pilot program to conduct (alone or collaboratively) at least one Stand Down event in each State each year.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Independent 1
D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Nov 8, 2001
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Nov 8, 2001
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Nov 8, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3271: Bruce Vento Stand Down Act. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-3271/
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"H.R. 3271: Bruce Vento Stand Down Act." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-3271/.
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