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Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act

USA117th CongressHR-4601| House 
| Updated: 12/5/2022
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (34)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Liz Cheney (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5516
Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
Jul 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Oct 20, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2405
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Sep 20, 2022
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Sep 21, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 21, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 29, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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.
Dec 1, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, proceedings on H.R. 4601 are considered vacated.
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 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)
Dec 5, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5516
    Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act


  • July 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • October 20, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • November 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2405
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • September 20, 2022
    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.


  • September 21, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 21, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 29, 2022
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 29, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8602-8604; text: CR H8602-8603)


  • November 29, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4601.


  • November 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.


  • December 1, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, proceedings on H.R. 4601 are considered vacated.


  • December 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.


  • December 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)


  • December 5, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3967: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022
  • S 117-2405: Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
  • HRES 117-1499: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3372) to authorize implementation grants to community-based nonprofits to operate one-stop reentry centers; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6878) to address the health needs of incarcerated women related to pregnancy and childbirth,and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8876) to reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 100) to provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees; and for other purposes.
AgingCongressional oversightEmergency communications systemsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care coverage and accessIndian social and development programsMental healthPerformance measurementState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationWomen's health

Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act

USA117th CongressHR-4601| House 
| Updated: 12/5/2022
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.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5516
Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
Jul 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Oct 20, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2405
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Sep 20, 2022
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Sep 21, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 21, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 29, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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.
Dec 1, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, proceedings on H.R. 4601 are considered vacated.
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 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)
Dec 5, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5516
    Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act


  • July 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • October 20, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • November 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2405
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • September 20, 2022
    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.


  • September 21, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 21, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 29, 2022
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 29, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8602-8604; text: CR H8602-8603)


  • November 29, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4601.


  • November 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.


  • December 1, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, proceedings on H.R. 4601 are considered vacated.


  • December 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.


  • December 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)


  • December 5, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (34)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Liz Cheney (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3967: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022
  • S 117-2405: Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
  • HRES 117-1499: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3372) to authorize implementation grants to community-based nonprofits to operate one-stop reentry centers; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6878) to address the health needs of incarcerated women related to pregnancy and childbirth,and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8876) to reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 100) to provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingCongressional oversightEmergency communications systemsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care coverage and accessIndian social and development programsMental healthPerformance measurementState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationWomen's health