Veterans Collaboration Act
119-HR-552119th CongressIntroduced Jan 16, 2025Armed Forces and National Security
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sponsor
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1](R-VA-1)1 cosponsor
Summary
Veterans Collaboration Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a two-year pilot program to promote and encourage partnerships between the VA and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning. Specifically, the VA must encourage partnerships between (1) veterans service organizations that provide credentialed personnel to assist veterans with legal needs, and (2) law schools that provide pro bono legal assistance and legal services to veterans.
Subjects
Congressional oversightHigher educationInternet, web applications, social mediaLawyers and legal servicesVeterans' organizations and recognition
Actions (4)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb 20, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 16, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025Library of Congress