H0995B1011A02856 AJB:CDM 11/05/21 #90 A02856
AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL NO. 995
Sponsor: SENATOR BROOKS
Printer's No. 1011
Amend Bill, page 1, lines 3 and 4, by striking out "Veterans'
Outreach and Support Network Program" and inserting
PA VETConnect Program
Amend Bill, page 1, line 9, by striking out "Veterans'
Outreach and Support Network Program" and inserting
PA VETConnect Program
Amend Bill, page 1, lines 10 and 11, by striking out
"Veterans' Outreach and Support Network Program " and inserting
PA VETConnect Program
Amend Bill, page 1, line 12, by inserting after "include"
Federal agencies,
Amend Bill, page 1, lines 13 and 14, by striking out
"veterans service organizations, the healthcare provider
community" and inserting
veterans' service organizations, accredited postsecondary
educational and technical institutions, the health care provider
community, businesses
Amend Bill, page 1, line 18, by inserting after "through"
referrals,
Amend Bill, page 2, lines 4 and 5, by striking out "when
transitioning from military service to civilian life"
Amend Bill, page 2, line 13, by inserting after "network"
advocates,
Amend Bill, page 2, lines 15 through 30; page 3, lines 1
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inserting
(1) Coordinate with Federal agencies, State agencies,
county directors of veterans' affairs , veterans' service
organizations, accredited postsecondary educational and
technical institutions, the health care provider community,
businesses and nonprofit organizations, identified by the
department, that provide programs, initiatives, reintegration
outreach and related services to veterans and the families of
veterans.
(2) Provide Welcome Home to Pennsylvania information to
recently separated service members.
(3) Provide information regarding program initiatives,
resources, training opportunities, veteran service
organizations and services available to be utilized by
individuals or groups who support veterans and their families
as volunteers and offer outreach and support for veterans.
(4) Coordinate with county directors of veterans'
affairs by providing information of veterans who request
support for Federal and State benefits and programs .
(5) Coordinate with veterans' service officers from
veterans' service officer grant programs or other veterans'
service officers to assist veterans in applying for Federal
veteran benefits.
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