HR 183 United States House · 117th Congress

Veterans Collaboration Act

Summary
Veterans Collaboration Act This bill requires 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, 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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2021
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Introduced Jan 4, 2021 Last action Mar 8, 2021
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Mar 8, 2021
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Jan 4, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Jan 4, 2021
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Robert J. Wittman
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