Veterans Collaboration Act
Sponsored By: Representative Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
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Summary
Veterans Collaboration Act This bill directs 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 and 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.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
VA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9]
NC • R
Sponsored 5/16/2016
Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11]
FL • R
Sponsored 5/26/2016
Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
CA • R
Sponsored 5/26/2016
Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
CA • R
Sponsored 6/10/2016
Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
VA • R
Sponsored 6/10/2016
ROBERT GOODLATTE
VA • R
Sponsored 11/15/2016
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