S 1412
116th 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: May 9, 2019
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
May 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Restoring Access, Improving Service to Enable Veterans Engaging To Fundraise Act of 2019 or the RAISE VET FUND Act
This bill authorizes certain veterans organizations to solicit donations at U.S. Postal Service (USPS) locations in the days around holidays. Specifically, the USPS must allow veterans service organizations that are recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs 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.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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