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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 21, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 4601

Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Dec 1, 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.

What just happenedDec 5, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49](D-CA)Sponsor
34 cosponsors19 D15 R
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  1. Dec 5, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Dec 1, 2022FloorH37300

    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)

  3. Dec 1, 2022Floor8000

    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.

  4. Dec 1, 2022FloorH1B000

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

  5. Nov 29, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  6. Nov 29, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4601.

  7. Nov 29, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8602-8604; text: CR H8602-8603)

  8. Nov 29, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Sep 21, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  10. Sep 21, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Sep 20, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Oct 20, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  13. Sep 8, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  14. Jul 21, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  15. Jul 21, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Jul 21, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseDec 1, 202253

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.

Introduced in HouseJul 21, 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.

Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act — Informed