HR 1798
115th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Administrative remedies
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability assistance
Higher education
Lawyers and legal services
Performance measurement
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Veterans Collaboration Act
Introduced: March 29, 2017
Introduced by:
Wittman, Robert J.
Republican
· Virginia
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Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 1, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 1, 2017
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veterans Collaboration Act
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program in states with the highest veteran populations to promote collaboration between the VA and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning.
The VA shall emphasize collaboration with: (1) veterans service organizations that provide personnel with appropriate credentials to assist veterans in filing disability compensation claims and appeals with the VA, and (2) educational institutions that provide veterans with pro bono legal assistance.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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