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Veterans Collaboration Act

USA116th CongressHR-2885| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2019
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 21, 2019
Introduced in House
May 21, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • May 21, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 21, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Administrative remediesCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceHigher educationLawyers and legal servicesPerformance measurementVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation

Veterans Collaboration Act

USA116th CongressHR-2885| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2019
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.
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Timeline
May 21, 2019
Introduced in House
May 21, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • May 21, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 21, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

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