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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href='http://www.gpo.gov'>www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. WELCH:H.R. 2403.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1, the power to lay andcollect taxes, duties, imposts and excise, to pay the debtsand provide for the common defense and general welfare of theUnited States.[Page H4577]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>National Guard Outreach Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to assist a state National Guard in providing pre- and post-deployment outreach, reintegration, and readjustment program services to: (1) reserve component Armed Forces members residing in the state or National Guard members of the state regardless of place of residence who are ordered to active duty in support of a contingency operation and such members upon returning from such active duty, (2) veterans, and (3) dependents of such members and veterans.<br /> </p> <p>Requires: (1) supported programs to use direct person-to-person outreach and other relevant activities ensuring that eligible persons receive all the available services and support; and (2) a decision to commit, obligate, or expend funds with or to a specific National Guard to be based on certain merit-based or competitive procedures.</p>]]></text>
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