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Veterans Assistance Helpline Act

3/2/2022, 4:21 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3251

Veterans Assistance Helpline Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to designate a three-digit dialing code that a covered individual may use to obtain information about, or be directed to, veteran services or benefits. A covered individual is (1) a veteran, (2) an individual acting on behalf of a veteran, or (3) an individual other than a veteran who is eligible to receive a veteran benefit or service.

Current Status of Bill S 3251

Bill S 3251 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2020. Bill S 3251 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 4, 2020.  Bill S 3251's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of February 4, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3251

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3251

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Telephone and wireless communication
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Veterans' medical care
- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3251

Veterans Assistance Helpline Act
Veterans Assistance Helpline Act
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to designate a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code for veterans and other eligible individuals to use to obtain information about the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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