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38 U.S.C. 6308: Outreach for eligible dependentsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 38-VETERANS’ BENEFITSCHAPTER 63-OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
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§6308. Outreach for eligible dependents

(a)  Needs of Dependents.⁠—In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary shall ensure that the needs of eligible dependents are fully addressed.

(b)  Information as to Availability of Outreach Services for Dependents.⁠—The Secretary shall ensure that the availability of outreach services and assistance for eligible dependents under this subchapter is made known through a variety of means, including the Internet, announcements in veterans publications, and announcements to the media.

(Added Pub. L. 109–233, title IV, § 402(a) , June 15, 2006 , 120 Stat. 410 , § 6307; amended Pub. L. 117–205, § 2(b)(2) , Oct. 17, 2022 , 136 Stat. 2233 ; renumbered § 6308, Pub. L. 118–210, title III, § 302(a)(1) , Jan. 2, 2025 , 138 Stat. 2789 .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 6308 was renumbered section 6309 of this title.

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 7727 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–233.

Amendments

2025⁠—Pub. L. 118–210 renumbered section 6307 of this title as this section.

2022⁠—Pub. L. 117–205 substituted “this subchapter” for “this chapter” in subsecs. (a) and (b).