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H.R. 552: Veterans Collaboration Act

United States · 119 · In committee

Introduced January 16, 2025

Latest action, February 20, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Official summary

Veterans Collaboration Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a two-year pilot program to promote and encourage partnerships between the VA and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning. Specifically, the VA must encourage partnerships between (1) veterans service organizations that provide credentialed personnel to assist veterans with legal needs, and (2) law schools that provide pro bono legal assistance and legal services to veterans.

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