H.R. 6414 · 110th Congress
Veterans Advocacy Act of 2008
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Frank Pallone
- Introduced
- 2008-06-26
- Latest action
- 2008-07-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Summary
Veterans Advocacy Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program to assess the feasibility and advisability of utilizing legal entities to provide legal services to assist veterans and members of the Armed Forces in applying for and receiving health care, benefits, and services. Requires the Secretary to award ten grants to legal entities to provide such services. Limits grant duration to one year.