This bill aims to improve support for veterans by connecting them with legal help through partnerships with law schools and nonprofit organizations. It matters because many veterans struggle with legal issues and need assistance to navigate the system.
Veterans Collaboration Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a two-year pilot program to promote and encourage partnerships between the VA and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning. Specifically, the VA must encourage partnerships between (1) veterans service organizations that provide credentialed personnel to assist veterans with legal needs, and (2) law schools that provide pro bono legal assistance and legal services to veterans.