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Veterans Assistance Helpline Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 2:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3284

Veterans Assistance Helpline Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a toll-free telephone help line for the purpose of providing information to specified individuals about VA services and benefits available in their area. Specifically, the help line is for veterans, persons acting on behalf of veterans, or individuals who are eligible to receive benefits or services from the VA.

The VA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), may contract with a third party to direct calls to the appropriate person regarding a VA service or benefit.

Additionally, the VA must coordinate with the FCC to study and report on the feasibility and advisability of designating a covered dialing code for the purpose of reaching the help line.

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Current Status of Bill S 3284

Bill S 3284 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 30, 2021. Bill S 3284 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 30, 2021.  Bill S 3284's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of November 30, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3284

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3284

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3284

Veterans Assistance Helpline Act of 2021
Veterans Assistance Helpline Act of 2021
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a toll-free telephone helpline 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3284

Jacky Rosen
Jacky Rosen
NevadaDemocrat
Deb Fischer
Deb Fischer
NebraskaRepublican

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