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S 3284 117th Congress Senate Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Assistance Helpline Act of 2021

Introduced: November 30, 2021 Introduced by: Rosen, Jacky Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 30, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans Assistance Helpline Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a toll-free telephone help line for the purpose of providing information to specified individuals about VA services and benefits available in their area. Specifically, the help line is for veterans, persons acting on behalf of veterans, or individuals who are eligible to receive benefits or services from the VA.

The VA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), may contract with a third party to direct calls to the appropriate person regarding a VA service or benefit.

Additionally, the VA must coordinate with the FCC to study and report on the feasibility and advisability of designating a covered dialing code for the purpose of reaching the help line.

What's happening now November 30, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1