Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act

House Bill 5516 - Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5516 Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5516

Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into a contract with a state in order to carry out, coordinate, improve, or otherwise enhance health and wellness programs, comprehensive veteran suicide prevention programs, and outreach by the VA and the state.

The VA is authorized to award a grant to a state to (1) carry out, coordinate, improve or otherwise enhance health and wellness programs, comprehensive veteran suicide prevention programs, outreach activities, or activities to assist with benefits claims for veterans; or (2) hire additional county veterans service officers.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5516

Bill HR 5516 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5516 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5516's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of January 14, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5516

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5516

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative remedies

- Appropriations

- Department of Veterans Affairs

- Employee hiring

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Mental health

- Public contracts and procurement

- State and local government operations

- Veterans' medical care

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5516

Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with States or to award grants to States to promote health and wellness, prevent suicide, and improve outreach to veterans, and for other purposes.

Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act