HR 552
119th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional oversight
Higher education
Internet, web applications, social media
Lawyers and legal services
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans Collaboration Act
Introduced: January 16, 2025
Introduced by:
Wittman, Robert J.
Republican
· Virginia
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veterans Collaboration Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a two-year pilot program to promote and encourage partnerships between the VA and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning. Specifically, the VA must encourage partnerships between (1) veterans service organizations that provide credentialed personnel to assist veterans with legal needs, and (2) law schools that provide pro bono legal assistance and legal services to veterans.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1