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
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 4, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 4, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
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