US SB1846 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on November 10 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-11-10 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Nationwide Network of Support for Veterans and Their Families Act of 2011 - Establishes the National Veterans Support Foundation to, among other things: (1) analyze and organize resources that list and describe organizations, programs, events, and other activities that provide assistance specifically to veterans; (2) provide support and help align and scale resources that support veterans and their families; and (3) encourage and promote participation by private organizations in activities that serve and support veterans. Requires the Foundation to establish a direct community reintegration support program to award grants to create or expand community-based veterans reintegration and support programs. Prohibits the Foundation from accepting any federal funds. Requires annual Foundation audits and reports to Congress.

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Title

Nationwide Network of Support for Veterans and Their Families Act of 2011

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-11-10SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Same As/Similar To

SB3082 (Related) 2012-06-13 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

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