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Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act

USA118th CongressHR-984| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2023
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (65)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, 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. 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4601
Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
Feb 10, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 13, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 29, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 19, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Apr 19, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 26, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 26, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 17, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-106
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5516
    Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4601
    Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act


  • February 10, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 13, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • March 29, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 19, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .


  • April 19, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 26, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 26, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 17, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-106
    Held at the desk.

Armed Forces and National Security

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

USA118th CongressHR-984| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2023
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5516
Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4601
Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
Feb 10, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 13, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 29, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 19, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Apr 19, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 26, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 26, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 17, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-106
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5516
    Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4601
    Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act


  • February 10, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 13, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • March 29, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 19, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .


  • April 19, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 26, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 26, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 17, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-106
    Held at the desk.
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (65)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • 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