Congress 110 - HR 3681 - Veterans Benefits Awareness Act of 2008

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Armed Forces and National Security Government Operations and Politics Government publicity Mass media Public service advertising Science, Technology, Communications Veterans' benefits

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 15, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Veterans Benefits Awareness Act of 2008 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to purchase advertising in national media outlets to promote awareness of veterans' benefits, including assistance for homeless veterans, the promotion of veteran-owned small businesses, opportunities for employment in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and for education, training, compensation, pension, vocational rehabilitation, and health care benefits, as well as mental health care (including the prevention of suicide among veterans).

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May 21, 2008

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 20, 2008

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4185)
May 20, 2008

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4185)
May 20, 2008

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3681.
May 20, 2008

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4185-4187)
May 20, 2008

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 20, 2008

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 2008

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 405.
May 15, 2008

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 110-644.
Apr 30, 2008

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 30, 2008

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 23, 2008

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Apr 23, 2008

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 16, 2008

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 1, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sep 27, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 27, 2007

Introduced in House

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