H.R. 2885 · 116th Congress
Veterans Collaboration Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Robert Wittman
- Introduced
- 2019-05-21
- Latest action
- 2019-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Summary
Veterans Collaboration Act
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.