Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 15, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 4663
Know Your Vets Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 15, 2017)
Know Your Vets Act
This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to:
- ensure that a separating or retiring member of the Armed Forces may elect to have DOD form DD-214 transmitted to the appropriate county veterans service officers who are county, local, or tribal employees who assist veterans with Department of Veterans Affairs interactions; and
- maintain a database of all such officers.
Form DD 214 contains a member's record of service and information that may be used for veteran's benefits, retirement, employment, and veteran's organization membership.
What just happenedJan 10, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18](D-NY)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
2cosponsors1committees4actions1related bills4subjects
- Introduced in HouseDec 15, 2017
- Jan 10, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced in House
- Dec 15, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House