To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning that provide administrative assistance to veterans.
USA115th CongressHR-1798| House
| Updated: 6/1/2017
Robert J. Wittman
Republican Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (2)
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Veterans Collaboration Act This bill directs 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 and 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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Armed Forces and National Security
Administrative remediesCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceHigher educationLawyers and legal servicesPerformance measurementVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning that provide administrative assistance to veterans.
USA115th CongressHR-1798| House
| Updated: 6/1/2017
Veterans Collaboration Act This bill directs 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 and 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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Robert J. Wittman
Republican Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (2)
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative remediesCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceHigher educationLawyers and legal servicesPerformance measurementVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation