118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 226 — Veterans Collaboration Act

“To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning that provide administrative assistance to veterans.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Jan 9, 2023

Last action Jun 27, 2024

Pipeline · Bill → Law

Step 1

Introduced

Jan 9, 2023

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Referred

Feb 8, 2023

Veterans' Affairs

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 6 actions

Jun 27, 2024

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 27, 2024

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jun 12, 2024

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Feb 8, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Jan 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.