Veterans Assistance Helpline Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 30, 2021)
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 just happenedNov 30, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateNov 30, 2021
- Nov 30, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Nov 30, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate