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Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 3:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6231
Bill 117 HR 6231, also known as the Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that would provide pro bono legal services to veterans who are in need of assistance with legal matters.
The bill aims to create a Veterans Pro Bono Corps, which would consist of volunteer attorneys who would offer their services free of charge to veterans. These attorneys would be tasked with helping veterans with a variety of legal issues, such as accessing benefits, navigating the VA system, and resolving disputes.
The Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021 also seeks to establish a grant program to support organizations that provide pro bono legal services to veterans. These grants would help fund the efforts of these organizations and ensure that more veterans have access to the legal assistance they need. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 6231 is to ensure that veterans have access to the legal help they need in order to navigate the complexities of the legal system and access the benefits and services they are entitled to. By establishing a Veterans Pro Bono Corps and providing grants to support pro bono legal services for veterans, this bill aims to improve the lives of those who have served our country.
The bill aims to create a Veterans Pro Bono Corps, which would consist of volunteer attorneys who would offer their services free of charge to veterans. These attorneys would be tasked with helping veterans with a variety of legal issues, such as accessing benefits, navigating the VA system, and resolving disputes.
The Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021 also seeks to establish a grant program to support organizations that provide pro bono legal services to veterans. These grants would help fund the efforts of these organizations and ensure that more veterans have access to the legal assistance they need. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 6231 is to ensure that veterans have access to the legal help they need in order to navigate the complexities of the legal system and access the benefits and services they are entitled to. By establishing a Veterans Pro Bono Corps and providing grants to support pro bono legal services for veterans, this bill aims to improve the lives of those who have served our country.
Congressional Summary of HR 6231
Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study the feasibility and advisability of establishing a five-year pilot program to provide assistance to entities that provide aid to veterans applying for compensation for a service-connected disability, specifically by helping them substantiate their claims with independent medical examinations and opinions. The study must also assess the use of the VA disability benefits questionnaire forms to support the pilot program.
Under the program, eligible entities are those that administer a non-VA medical residency or medical fellowship program in the United States (or a territory of the United States) and are accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6231
Bill HR 6231 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 9, 2021. Bill HR 6231 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 9, 2021. Bill HR 6231's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of January 6, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6231
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6231
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Congressional oversight
- Disability assistance
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Health care coverage and access
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Higher education
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Medical education
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Rural conditions and development
- Student aid and college costs
- Veterans' medical care
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6231
Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021
Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a pilot program to support medical residency and fellowship programs that assist veterans, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6231
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