Veterans Legal Support Act of 2013
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 13, 2013)
Veterans Legal Support Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide support to at least one university law school program that is designed to provide legal assistance to veterans.
Allows programs of university law schools which may receive support under this Act to include those that assist veterans with: (1) filing and appealing claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary; and (2) such other civil, criminal, and family legal matters as considered appropriate.
Permits the support provided to a program to include financial support.
Limits the total amount of financial support provided in any fiscal year to $1 million.
What just happenedNov 18, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 13, 2013
- Nov 18, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Nov 13, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Nov 13, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1643-1644)
- Nov 13, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 13, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House