1. Authority for Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to States to improve outreach to veterans (a) In general Chapter 63 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating sections 6307 and 6308 as sections 6308 and 6309, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 6306 the following new section 6307: 6307. Grants to States to improve outreach to veterans (a) Purpose It is the purpose of this section to provide for assistance by the Secretary to States to carry out programs that improve covered outreach and assistance to veterans and the spouses, children, and parents of veterans, to ensure that such individuals are fully informed about, and assisted in applying for, any veterans and veterans-related benefits and programs (including State veterans programs) for which they may be eligible. (b) Authority The Secretary may award grants to States— (1) to carry out, coordinate, improve, or otherwise enhance— (A) covered outreach activities; or (B) activities to assist in the development and submittal of claims for veterans and veterans-related benefits