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Veterans Collaboration Act

Introduced: May 21, 2019 Introduced by: Wittman, Robert J. Republican · Virginia See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
May 21, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans Collaboration Act

This bill requires 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, 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 June 11, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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