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Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act

Introduced: December 7, 2021 Introduced by: Levin, Mike Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 5, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 1, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended.
Dec 1, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, proceedings on H.R. 4601 are considered vacated.
Dec 1, 2022
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8696-8697)
Nov 29, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8602-8604; text: CR H8602-8603)
Nov 29, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4601.
Nov 29, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 29, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 21, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 21, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 20, 2022
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Oct 20, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 21, 2021
Introduced in House
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Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide grants to states and Indian tribes to implement programs that improve outreach and assistance to veterans and their families to ensure that such individuals are fully informed about veterans' benefits and programs.

Specifically, the VA may provide grants to states and tribes to (1) implement or enhance outreach activities; (2) increase the number of county or tribal veterans service officers in the state or tribe; or (3) expand, implement, or otherwise enhance existing programs and services of the existing state or tribal organization that is recognized by the VA in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veterans benefits through representatives who hold positions as county or tribal veterans service officers.

The VA must prioritize awarding grants in areas with a critical shortage of county or tribal veterans service officers, areas with high rates of suicide among veterans, and areas with high rates of referrals to the Veterans Crisis Line.

The bill also extends certain loan fee rates through February 10, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

During FY2024-FY2028, the VA is authorized to hire two or more additional full-time equivalent employees in the VA's Office of General Counsel to carry out duties under the accreditation, discipline, and fees program.

What's happening now December 5, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 2405 Identical bill Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
  • HRES 1499 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3372) to authorize implementation grants to community-based nonprofits to…
  • HR 3967 Related bill Honoring our PACT Act of 2022
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 34
All 34 Democratic 14 Republican 9
Lamborn, Doug
· Nov 29, 2022
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Nov 10, 2022
 D
Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Nov 10, 2022
 R
Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Sep 15, 2022
 R
Emmer, Tom
Minnesota · Sep 13, 2022
Malinowski, Tom
· Sep 13, 2022
 D
Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Sep 13, 2022
Cheney, Liz
· Jun 13, 2022
 D
Craig, Angie
Minnesota · May 6, 2022
 D
Foster, Bill
Illinois · Apr 14, 2022
 R
LaMalfa, Doug
California · Apr 14, 2022
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Mar 7, 2022
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Mar 7, 2022
 D
Underwood, Lauren
Illinois · Mar 7, 2022
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Feb 8, 2022
 R
Kim, Young
California · Jan 3, 2022
KIND, RON
· Jan 3, 2022
 D
Panetta, Jimmy
California · Jan 3, 2022
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Dec 7, 2021
 R
Garbarino, Andrew R.
New York · Dec 7, 2021
Perlmutter, Ed
· Dec 7, 2021
 D
Peters, Scott H.
California · Dec 7, 2021
 D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Dec 7, 2021
 D
Tonko, Paul
New York · Dec 7, 2021
Gallagher, Mike
· Nov 16, 2021
 R
Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Oct 19, 2021
Phillips, Dean
· Oct 19, 2021
 R
Fischbach, Michelle
Minnesota · Sep 28, 2021
Katko, John
· Sep 21, 2021
 D
Morelle, Joseph D.
New York · Sep 21, 2021
Rodgers, Cathy
· Jul 21, 2021
Rosendale, Matthew
· Jul 21, 2021
RYAN, TIM
· Jul 21, 2021
 R
Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Jul 21, 2021
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