I 112th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 169 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 5, 2011 Mr. Stearns introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet website.

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Promotion of the VetSuccess Internet website

(a)

Inclusion of hyperlink

Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a new hyperlink with a drop-down menu entitled Veterans Employment. The drop-down menu shall include a direct hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website, the USA Jobs Internet website, the Job Central website, and any other appropriate employment Internet websites, as determined by the Secretary, especially such websites that focus on jobs for veterans. (b)

Advertisement of Internet website

Subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall, in accordance with section 532 of title 38, United States Code, purchase advertising in national media outlets for the purpose of promoting awareness of the VetSuccess Internet website to veterans. (c)

Outreach to veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct outreach to veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to inform such veterans of the VetSuccess Internet website. (d)

VetSuccess Internet website defined

In this section, the term VetSuccess Internet website means www.vetsuccess.gov or any successor Internet website maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs.