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S. 151 (109th)

Veterans Benefits Outreach Act of 2005

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Introduced

25 January 2005

Last action

28 July 2005 · Reported

Status

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1235, as amended, ordered to be reported.

Sponsors

Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN], Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

29 May 2026

Defence

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Summary

Veterans Benefits Outreach Act of 2005 - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prepare an annual plan for outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs that addresses plans for: (1) identifying veterans who are not enrolled or registered for benefits or services with the Department; and (2) informing veterans and their dependents of modifications to benefits and services, including eligibility for medical and nursing care and services. Directs the Secretary, in developing such plan, to incorporate recommendations for the improvement of veterans outreach and awareness activities included in a report submitted to Congress by the Secretary pursuant to the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004.

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Timeline

  1. 25 January 2005

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S473)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 January 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S473)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 January 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 June 2005

    Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-243.

    Source: Committee

  5. 28 July 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1235, as amended, ordered to be reported.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 January 2005

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    Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 January 2005

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