Helping Heroes Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-04T19:51:15Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2077 Helping Heroes Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/4/2025, 7:51 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2077

Bill 119 HR 2077, also known as the Veteran Family Resource Program Act, aims to create a new program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) called the Veteran Family Resource Program. This program would be designed to provide support and resources to the families of veterans, in addition to the veterans themselves.

The main goal of the program is to address the unique challenges and needs that veteran families may face, such as mental health issues, financial struggles, and access to healthcare. The program would offer a range of services, including counseling, financial assistance, and referrals to community resources.

The bill also includes provisions for the VA to collaborate with other federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and community groups to ensure that veteran families receive comprehensive support. Additionally, the VA would be required to report to Congress on the effectiveness of the program and any improvements that could be made. Overall, the Veteran Family Resource Program Act seeks to improve the well-being of veteran families by providing them with the resources and support they need to thrive.

Congressional Summary of HR 2077

Helping Heroes Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the Veteran Family Resource Program to address social determinants of health challenges experienced in veterans’ family units and ensure veterans and their families have access to services and resources to support wellness within the family units.

In implementing the program, the VA must (1) appoint at least one family coordinator in each Veterans Integrated Service Network (regional VA health care administrative areas), and (2) ensure adequate staffing and resources to ensure family coordinators are able to carry out their duties and functions. Under the bill, a family coordinator’s function is generally to serve at a VA medical center as a point person regarding VA and community resources for veterans, their families, and caregivers and survivors of veterans.

The VA may expand the program to additional medical centers as appropriate.

Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill, and not less frequently than once every five years after, the VA must survey disabled veterans and their families to identify and better understand their needs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2077

Bill HR 2077 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2025. Bill HR 2077 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2025. Bill HR 2077's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 11, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2077

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2077

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Veteran Family Resource Program, and for other purposes.

Comments

Austin Donnelly

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11 months ago

I dunno much about this bill, but it sounds like it could be a big deal for veterans and their families. Will it really help them out in the short term? #confused