Bills · HR 552
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 552Veterans' organizations and recognitionLawyers and legal services
Veterans Collaboration Act
INTRO JAN 16· LAST ACTION FEB 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to make it easier for veterans to get the support they need to access their earned benefits and resolve legal challenges. The VA claims and appeals process can be daunting, and many veterans struggle to navigate it alone. By fostering collaboration between the VA, VSOs, and law schools, the bill could provide a much-needed boost in resources and expertise for veterans.
If this bill becomes law, veterans in high-population states could see improved access to free, professional legal help, potentially speeding up their claims and appeals or addressing other legal concerns. If it doesn't pass, veterans would continue to rely on existing, potentially more fragmented, support systems, and the VA might miss an opportunity to formally leverage these valuable external resources to better serve its beneficiaries.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a two-year pilot program for the Department of Veterans Affairs to promote partnerships.
This creates a new initiative focused on improving veteran access to support services through external collaboration.
PROVISION 02
Encourages partnerships between veterans service organizations and law schools providing free legal services to veterans.
This directly links veterans with legal expertise to help with complex VA claims and other legal needs.
PROVISION 03
Requires the pilot program to be carried out in States with the highest veteran populations.
This targets the resources to areas where the most veterans potentially need assistance.
PROVISION 04
Mandates the use of social media to promote these partnerships and notify veterans of available assistance.
This ensures that veterans are aware of the new resources and how to access them.
PROVISION 05
Requires quarterly reports to Congress on the program's progress, including social media use and the number of veterans assisted by law schools.
This provides oversight and data to assess the effectiveness and reach of the pilot program.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
18
BILLS LED
23
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSFEB 20
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
JAN 16
Introduced in House
JAN 16
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 552
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Last actionFeb 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2025
House BillHR 552Veterans' organizations and recognitionLawyers and legal services
Veterans Collaboration Act
INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 20, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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