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S.1042: Veterans Legal Support Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced May 23, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 12, 2013 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.
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May 23, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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May 23, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) |