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To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 5/23/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish, maintain, and modify as necessary procedures for ensuring the effective coordination of outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs between and among the Office of the Secretary, the Office of Public Affairs, the Veterans Health Administration, the Veterans Benefits Administration, and the National Cemetery Administration. Directs the Secretary to give priority to state and county outreach assistance in locations that: (1) have relatively large concentrations of veterans; or (2) are experiencing growth in veteran populations. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to state or county veterans agencies for state and local outreach services.[...] show full description
- 05/24/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 05/23/2007 - Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 05/23/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5656-5660)
- 05/23/2007 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 05/23/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5680-5681)
show all actions- 05/24/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 05/23/2007 - Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 05/23/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5656-5660)
- 05/23/2007 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 05/23/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5680-5681)
- 05/23/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 410). (text: CR H5657)
- 05/23/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 05/23/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 67.
- 05/15/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 05/15/2007 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 05/08/2007 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 05/08/2007 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
- 04/17/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- 03/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 01/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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