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US HB552
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Wittman
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs must establish a two-year pilot program to foster partnerships between the VA, veterans service organizations, and law schools providing pro bono legal services to veterans
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Veterans service organizations in the program will provide credentialed personnel to help veterans file disability compensation claims, appeals, and address other legal needs
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Pilot program will be implemented in states with the highest veteran populations, as determined by the Secretary
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VA must use social media to promote the partnerships and notify veterans of available services
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Quarterly reports required to Senate and House Veterans' Affairs Committees within 30 days of each fiscal quarter, detailing social media outreach and number of veterans assisted through the program
Legislative Description
Veterans Collaboration Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
2/20/2025