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S. 1199

Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2003

Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans to establish a separate account for the funding of outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and a separate subaccount for the funding of outreach activities of the Veterans Health Administration, the Veterans Benefits Administration, and the National Cemetery Administration. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish and maintain procedures for ensuring the effective coordination of Department outreach activities between and among such elements, the Office of the Secretary, and the Office of Public Affairs; and (2) ensure that outreach is provided in locations proximate to populations of veterans and other individuals in States that offer a high probability of improving veterans' outreach and assistance. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to appropriate State veterans agencies for such purpose.

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-613.

Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI](D-WI)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-613.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7493)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7492)

  4. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate