Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
- Last Action
- 7/26/2023
Actions
- 2023-07-26Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 2023-07-26Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2023-04-19Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
- 2023-04-19Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2023-03-29Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- 2023-03-13Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 2023-02-10Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2023-02-10Introduced in House
- 2023-02-10Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-02-10 (00)
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.
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.
Cosponsors (20)
- Cathy Rodgers (R-WA)
- Chris Pappas (D-NH)
- Brad Finstad (R-MN)
- Salud Carbajal (D-CA)
- Derrick Van Orden (R-WI)
- Seth Moulton (D-MA)
- Mike Flood (R-NE)
- Melanie Stansbury (D-NM)
- Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
- Daniel Kildee (D-MI)
- Zachary Nunn (R-IA)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Judy Chu (D-CA)
- John Moolenaar (R-MI)
- BARBARA LEE (D-CA)
- Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
- Frank Mrvan (D-IN)
- Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
- Dean Phillips (D-MN)
- Michael Lawler (R-NY)
Subjects
- Aging
- Congressional oversight
- Emergency communications systems
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Health care coverage and access
- Indian social and development programs
- Mental health
- Performance measurement
- State and local government operations
- Telephone and wireless communication
- Veterans' medical care
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
- Women's health
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