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Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act

USA117th CongressS-2405| Senate 
| Updated: 11/17/2021
Tammy Baldwin

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Senator

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (9)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

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 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 to (1) implement or enhance outreach activities or activities to assist in the development and submittal of claims for veterans, or (2) increase the number of county or tribal veterans service officers in the state. 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3020
Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
Jul 21, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 21, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Dec 5, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4601
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3020
    Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act


  • July 21, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 21, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 17, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • December 5, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4601
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4601: Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
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 CongressS-2405| Senate 
| Updated: 11/17/2021
Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide grants to states 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 to (1) implement or enhance outreach activities or activities to assist in the development and submittal of claims for veterans, or (2) increase the number of county or tribal veterans service officers in the state. 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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3020
Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
Jul 21, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 21, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Dec 5, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4601
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3020
    Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act


  • July 21, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 21, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 17, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • December 5, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4601
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Tammy Baldwin

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Senator

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (9)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4601: Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
  • 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