Veterans Assistance Helpline Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to designate a three-digit dialing code that a covered individual may use to obtain information about, or be directed to, veteran services or benefits. A covered individual is (1) a veteran, (2) an individual acting on behalf of a veteran, or (3) an individual other than a veteran who is eligible to receive a veteran benefit or service.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Science, Technology, Communications
Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation
Veterans Assistance Helpline Act
USA116th CongressS-3251| Senate
| Updated: 2/4/2020
Veterans Assistance Helpline Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to designate a three-digit dialing code that a covered individual may use to obtain information about, or be directed to, veteran services or benefits. A covered individual is (1) a veteran, (2) an individual acting on behalf of a veteran, or (3) an individual other than a veteran who is eligible to receive a veteran benefit or service.
Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation