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Veteran Support: Improved Access to Benefits and Assistance

This act aims to improve access for veterans, their spouses, children, and parents to information about available benefits and programs. Through grants to states and Indian Tribes, veterans will more easily receive assistance in preparing and submitting benefit claims, facilitating their access to entitled rights.
Key points
Increased veteran support: States and Indian Tribes will receive funding for outreach and assistance programs for veterans and their families.
Easier access to benefits: Grants will help veterans get professional assistance with filing benefit claims.
Priority for those in need: Support will first go to areas with a shortage of veteran service officers and high veteran suicide rates.
More service officers: The act allows for hiring new county and Tribal veteran service officers, increasing access to help.
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Additional Information
Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
Print number: HR 4601
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
Process start date: 2021-07-21
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Veteran Support: Improved Access to Benefits and Assistance

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 4601.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased veteran support: States and Indian Tribes will receive funding for outreach and assistance programs for veterans and their families.
  • Easier access to benefits: Grants will help veterans get professional assistance with filing benefit claims.
  • Priority for those in need: Support will first go to areas with a shortage of veteran service officers and high veteran suicide rates.
  • More service officers: The act allows for hiring new county and Tribal veteran service officers, increasing access to help.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8696-8697)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 4601

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