Veterans Collaboration Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 3, 2015)
Veterans Collaboration Act
This bill directs 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 and 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 just happenedNov 6, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 3, 2015
- Nov 6, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Nov 3, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Nov 3, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 3, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House