HR 226
118th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Higher education
Legal fees and court costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Veterans Collaboration Act
Introduced: January 9, 2023
Introduced by:
Wittman, Robert J.
Republican
· Virginia
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Everywhere this bill has been
6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 27, 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 27, 2024
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 12, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committees of jurisdiction
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