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Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007

Introduced: January 4, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 24, 2007
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 23, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 67.
May 23, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 23, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 410). (text: CR H5657)
May 23, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 410).(text: CR H5657)
May 23, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5680-5681)
May 23, 2007
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 23, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5656-5660)
May 23, 2007
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 15, 2007
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 15, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 8, 2007
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
May 8, 2007
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 17, 2007
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 2, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jan 4, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 4, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 23, 2007 House · vote #410 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 421–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish, maintain, and modify as necessary procedures for ensuring the effective coordination of outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs between and among the Office of the Secretary, the Office of Public Affairs, the Veterans Health Administration, the Veterans Benefits Administration, and the National Cemetery Administration.

Directs the Secretary to ensure that state and county outreach assistance is provided in locations that: (1) have relatively large concentrations of veterans; or (2) are experiencing growth in veteran populations. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to state veterans agencies for state and local outreach services.

What's happening now May 24, 2007

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3