H.R. 5226 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Appalachian Veterans Outreach Improvement Act
H.R. 5226 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 5, 2010, sponsored by Charles Wilson with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 5, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Appalachian Veterans Outreach Improvement Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Appalachian Regional Commission to carry out a program of outreach to veterans who reside in the Appalachian region in order to increase their awareness, access, and use of federal, state, and local programs providing compensation and other benefits available as a result of service in the Armed Forces.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles Wilson (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 5, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-580, Part I. (Jul 29, 2010)
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- S. 454: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009
- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- S. 614: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP").
- H.J.Res. 44: Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of…
- S. 1677: Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2009
- H.R. 1016: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- S. 475: Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
- S. 509: A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical…
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