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HR 8805 United States House · 118th Congress

Veterans Legal Support Act of 2024

The Veterans Legal Support Act of 2024 authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund university law school clinics that provide free legal assistance to veterans. It specifically supports clinics helping veterans with VA appeals (like fiduciary appointments), benefits claims, and other civil, criminal, or family legal matters. The bill allocates $10 million annually from fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to carry out this program. This directly affects veterans facing legal hurdles with VA services and the participating law schools receiving federal funding.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M annually (2025-2029) for veteran legal aid clinics, directly funding a government program under appropriations.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransFunds VA legal clinics for veterans' benefits appeals and claims, allocating $10M annually to directly support veterans navigating legal hurdles with VA services.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 21, 2024 Last action Aug 22, 2024
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Committee
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Aug 22, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
lower
Jun 21, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Jun 21, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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State
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Photo of Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
DC
At-Large
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Photo of Christopher R. Deluzio
Christopher R. Deluzio
DDemocratic
PA
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