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S 3251 116th Congress Senate Science, Technology, Communications Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Telephone and wireless communication Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Veterans' medical care Veterans' pensions and compensation

Veterans Assistance Helpline Act

Introduced: February 4, 2020 Introduced by: Rosen, Jacky Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 4, 2020
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Veterans Assistance Helpline Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to designate a three-digit dialing code that a covered individual may use to obtain information about, or be directed to, veteran services or benefits. A covered individual is (1) a veteran, (2) an individual acting on behalf of a veteran, or (3) an individual other than a veteran who is eligible to receive a veteran benefit or service.

What's happening now February 4, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 1 Republican 3
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Scott, Rick
Florida · Mar 2, 2020
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Feb 4, 2020
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Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · Feb 4, 2020
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Feb 4, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3251: Veterans Assistance Helpline Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3251/
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"S. 3251: Veterans Assistance Helpline Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3251/.
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