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HR 2403 112th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Defense spending Military operations and strategy Military personnel and dependents National Guard and reserves

National Guard Outreach Act

Introduced: June 24, 2011 Introduced by: Welch, Peter Democratic · Vermont See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 19, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jun 24, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 24, 2011
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Guard Outreach Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to assist a state National Guard in providing pre- and post-deployment outreach, reintegration, and readjustment program services to: (1) reserve component Armed Forces members residing in the state or National Guard members of the state regardless of place of residence who are ordered to active duty in support of a contingency operation and such members upon returning from such active duty, (2) veterans, and (3) dependents of such members and veterans.

Requires: (1) supported programs to use direct person-to-person outreach and other relevant activities ensuring that eligible persons receive all the available services and support; and (2) a decision to commit, obligate, or expend funds with or to a specific National Guard to be based on certain merit-based or competitive procedures.

What's happening now July 19, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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