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Appalachian Veterans Outreach Improvement Act

Introduced: May 5, 2010 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 29, 2010
Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-580, Part I.
Jul 1, 2010
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
Jul 1, 2010
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 1, 2010
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 6, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
May 6, 2010
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3206)
May 5, 2010
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
May 5, 2010
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 5, 2010
Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
May 5, 2010
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Appalachian Veterans Outreach Improvement Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Appalachian Regional Commission to carry out a program of outreach to veterans who reside in the Appalachian region in order to increase their awareness, access, and use of federal, state, and local programs providing compensation and other benefits available as a result of service in the Armed Forces.

Authorizes: (1) the Secretary to enter into agreements with federal and state agencies to carry out projects under such program; and (2) the Commission to provide technical assistance, award grants, enter into contracts, and otherwise provide amounts to persons and entities in that region for such projects and activities.

What's happening now July 29, 2010

Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-580, Part I.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1