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Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-3047| Senate 
| Updated: 11/17/2021
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (5)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a five-year pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing assistance to eligible recipients to establish or maintain programs that assist veterans applying for compensation for a service-connected disability. Eligible recipients are accredited entities that are administering a medical residency or medical fellowship program in the United States or a territory of the United States. Grants disbursed under the pilot program must be used to establish or maintain programs in which medical residents or fellows provide pro bono medical examinations and opinions to assist veterans in applying for service-connected disability benefits. The VA must partner with veterans service organizations to provide outreach regarding the availability of services under the pilot program.
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Timeline
Oct 21, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Oct 21, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jan 6, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6231
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • October 21, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 21, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 17, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • January 6, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6231
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional oversightDisability assistanceGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationMedical educationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsRural conditions and developmentStudent aid and college costsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation

Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-3047| Senate 
| Updated: 11/17/2021
Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a five-year pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing assistance to eligible recipients to establish or maintain programs that assist veterans applying for compensation for a service-connected disability. Eligible recipients are accredited entities that are administering a medical residency or medical fellowship program in the United States or a territory of the United States. Grants disbursed under the pilot program must be used to establish or maintain programs in which medical residents or fellows provide pro bono medical examinations and opinions to assist veterans in applying for service-connected disability benefits. The VA must partner with veterans service organizations to provide outreach regarding the availability of services under the pilot program.
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Timeline
Oct 21, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Oct 21, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jan 6, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6231
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • October 21, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 21, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 17, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • January 6, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6231
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (5)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDisability assistanceGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationMedical educationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsRural conditions and developmentStudent aid and college costsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation