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US HB552

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Wittman

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Veterans service organizations in the program will provide credentialed personnel to help veterans file disability compensation claims, appeals, and address other legal needs

  • Pilot program will be implemented in states with the highest veteran populations, as determined by the Secretary

  • VA must use social media to promote the partnerships and notify veterans of available services

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity2/20/2025
Veterans' Affairs1/16/2025

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