S. 151 · 109th Congress
Veterans Benefits Outreach Act of 2005
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Norm Coleman
- Introduced
- 2005-01-25
- Latest action
- 2005-07-28 · Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1235, as amended, ordered to be reported.
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.