Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2003
Summary
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.
Timeline
- Jul 10, 2003Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-613.
- Jun 5, 2003Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7493)
- Jun 5, 2003Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7492)
- Jun 5, 2003Introduced in Senate
Cosponsors
- Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR] D-AR
- Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] R-AZ
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