Veterans Collaboration Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 29, 2017)
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 happenedJun 1, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 29, 2017
- Jun 1, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Jun 1, 2017Committee
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Mar 29, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee - Mar 29, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Mar 29, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 29, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House