Veterans Legal Support Act of 2013
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 23, 2013)
Veterans Legal Support Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide support to at least one university law school program that is designed to provide legal assistance to veterans.
Allows programs of university law schools which may receive support under this Act to include those that assist veterans with: (1) filing and appealing claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary; and (2) such other civil, criminal, and family legal matters as considered appropriate.
Permits the support provided to a program to include financial support.
Limits the total amount of financial support provided in any fiscal year to $1 million.
What just happenedJun 12, 2013
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 23, 2013
- Jun 12, 2013Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.
- May 23, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- May 23, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate