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Veterans Collaboration Act

USA117th CongressHR-183| House 
| Updated: 3/8/2021
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2885
Veterans Collaboration Act
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2885
    Veterans Collaboration Act


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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

USA117th CongressHR-183| House 
| Updated: 3/8/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2885
Veterans Collaboration Act
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2885
    Veterans Collaboration Act


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

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