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Search Results: keywords:"veterans service organizations"

S. 5325 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from persons recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:897
S. 5325, known as the “Veterans Claims Education Act of 2024,” aims to improve the assistance provided to veterans filing claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs. It mandates that veterans be informed about free representation available through accredited veterans...
Simple Explanation
The Veterans Claims Education Act of 2024 is a plan to help veterans understand who can offer them free help when they make special requests to the people in charge of veterans' benefits. It wants to make sure veterans know about free helpers and stay away from people who might charge them money for help.
H. R. 6916 — To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report regarding outreach provided to veterans about the availability of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:332
H.R. 6916 requires the Comptroller General of the United States to create a report on how states are reaching out to veterans to inform them about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits available under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. This report...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants someone really smart to look at how well states are telling veterans about food help they can get, especially if these veterans are having a tough time. The smart person will then tell the important people in Congress what they found out within 18 months.
S. 4929 — To improve lethal means safety training and education conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,496
S. 4929, titled the "Lethal Means Safe Storage for Veteran Suicide Prevention Act," aims to improve suicide prevention efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It mandates that VA health care providers receive annual training on lethal means safety. The bill also requires public...
Simple Explanation
The "Lethal Means Safe Storage for Veteran Suicide Prevention Act" is a plan to help keep veterans safe by training doctors to talk about gun safety, teaching the public about storing guns safely, and giving out special boxes to keep guns safe, without collecting personal information.
H. R. 7365 — To provide PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:911
H.R. 7365, known as the "Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act" or "VETS Safe Travel Act," aims to allow certain severely injured or disabled veterans to participate in the TSA PreCheck Program at no cost, provided they meet security requirements. Eligible veterans are those...
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H.R. 7365 wants to let certain veterans who have serious injuries or disabilities use a faster airport security line called TSA PreCheck without paying for it. It plans for the TSA and Veterans Affairs to work together to help these veterans join the program.
H. R. 9050 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the transportation of veterans who reside in highly rural areas to medical facilities.
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July 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:600
H. R. 9050 proposes to change Title 38 of the United States Code to create a grant program that helps transport veterans living in very rural areas to medical facilities. The bill allows grants of up to $50,000 to be given to state veterans service agencies and veterans...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9050 is a plan to give money to help veterans who live far away in the countryside get to the doctor. Each year, some groups can get up to $50,000 for this, but there's a total limit of $3 million for everyone to share.

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