H.R. 5552 — Surviving Spouses and Dependents Outreach Enhancement and Veterans Casework Improvement Act

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Surviving Spouses and Dependents Outreach Enhancement and Veterans Casework Improvement Act - Encourages all elements within the Department of Veterans Affairs, public and private sector entities, and veterans' widows and surviving spouses and their organizations to work cooperatively to fully inform veterans' surviving spouses and dependents regarding their eligibility for veterans' benefits and health care services.

Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assign appropriate Department employees to conduct outreach programs and provide outreach services for eligible spouses and dependents.

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2000-10-25
Introduced in House
2000-10-25
Introduced in House
2000-10-25
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2000-12-07
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
2000-12-07
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Surviving Spouses and Dependents Outreach Enhancement and Veterans Casework Improvement Act

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