Congress 117 - HR 4601 - Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act

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Aging Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Emergency communications systems Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Health care coverage and access Indian social and development programs Mental health Performance measurement State and local government operations Telephone and wireless communication Veterans' medical care Veterans' pensions and compensation Women's health

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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.

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Dec 5, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 1, 2022

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)
Dec 1, 2022

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.
Dec 1, 2022

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, proceedings on H.R. 4601 are considered vacated.
Nov 29, 2022

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.
Nov 29, 2022

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4601.
Nov 29, 2022

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8602-8604; text: CR H8602-8603)
Nov 29, 2022

Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 21, 2022

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 21, 2022

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 20, 2022

Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Oct 20, 2021

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 8, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jul 21, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 21, 2021

Introduced in House

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