Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act

Senate Bill 2405 - Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2405 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.

1/1/2023, 11:43 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2405

Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide grants to states 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 to (1) implement or enhance outreach activities or activities to assist in the development and submittal of claims for veterans, or (2) increase the number of county or tribal veterans service officers in the state.

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 2405

Bill S 2405 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 21, 2021. Bill S 2405 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 21, 2021. Bill S 2405's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of November 17, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2405

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2405

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Aging

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2405

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to States to improve outreach to veterans, and for other purposes.

Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act