S 3187
115th Congress
Senate
Government Operations and Politics
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Charitable contributions
Commemorative events and holidays
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Postal service
U.S. Postal Service
Veterans' organizations and recognition
RAISE VET FUND Act
Introduced: July 10, 2018
Introduced by:
Schumer, Charles E.
Democratic
· New York
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 10, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4876-4877)
Jul 10, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Restoring Access, Improving Service to Enable Veterans Engaging To Fundraise Act of 2018 or the RAISE VET FUND Act
This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to allow veterans service organizations (VSOs) that are recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to solicit donations by distributing items that are veterans symbols at a post office on the two business days before and after a federal holiday or Flag Day. VA-recognized VSOs include certain service organizations that are congressionally chartered and those that are not.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4876-4877)
Committees of jurisdiction
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