S 3284 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Veterans Assistance Helpline Act of 2021

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Nov 2021
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Introduced Nov 30, 2021 Last action Nov 30, 2021
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Nov 30, 2021
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Nov 30, 2021
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