Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2003
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 5, 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.
What just happenedJul 10, 2003
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-613.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 5, 2003
- Jul 10, 2003Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-613.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jun 5, 2003IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7493)
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jun 5, 2003IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7492)
- Jun 5, 2003IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate