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S 573 113th Congress Senate Government Operations and Politics Government buildings, facilities, and property State and local government operations Veterans' organizations and recognition

FOR VETS Act of 2013

Introduced: March 14, 2013 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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Mar 14, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 14, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1861)
Mar 14, 2013
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.

What's happening now March 14, 2013

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1171 Identical bill FOR VETS Act of 2013
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Apr 22, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 573: FOR VETS Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-S-573/
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"S. 573: FOR VETS Act of 2013." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-S-573/.
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S. 573, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-S-573/.
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