Pub. L. 113-26
Pub. L. 113-26
Pub. L. 113-26 - Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013" or the "FOR VETS Act of 2013
113th Congress
Affects: 40 U.S.C. §§ 549
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013” or the “FOR VETS Act of 2013”.
SEC. 2. VETERANS ACCESS TO FEDERAL EXCESS AND SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Section 549(c)(3) of title 40, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking “or” at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (B)—
(2)(A) in clause (viii), by adding “or” at the end; and
(2)(B) by striking clause (x); and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
(3)“(C) for purposes of providing services to veterans (as defined in section 101 of title 38), to an organization whose—
(3)“(C)“(i) membership comprises substantially veterans; and
(3)“(C)“(ii) representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 5902 of title 38.”
(3) .
Legislative History
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1171:
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 159 (2013):
July 8, considered and passed House.
Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.