Nationwide Network of Support for Veterans and Military Families Act of 2012

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-567.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 10, 2012

Nationwide Network of Support for Veterans and Military Families Act of 2012 - Establishes the National Veterans Support Network to, among other things: (1) carry out national activities to raise awareness of the challenges facing military families and veterans, with related media campaigns; (2) provide support to communities that include veterans or members of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourage and promote participation by private organizations in activities that serve and support veterans. Requires the Network to establish a community support grant program to award grants to create or expand community-based veterans readjustment and support programs. Prohibits the Network from accepting any federal funds. Requires annual Network audits and reports to Congress.

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Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] · D–CO

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE]

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Jun 13, 2012
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-567.
May 10, 2012
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 10, 2012
Introduced in Senate

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S 1846 · Nationwide Network of Support for Veterans and Their Families Act of 2011

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