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Wittman’s Veterans Collaboration Act Advances Out of House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01)’s Veterans Collaboration Act advanced in the House Veterans Affairs Committee after receiving a favorable vote in the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. The bill will now be sent to the full committee for consideration.

The Veterans Collaboration Act will establish a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program to foster collaboration between qualified non-profit veterans service organizations (VSOs) and educational institutions to assist veterans in filing disability compensation claims and appeals, and to provide veterans access to pro bono legal assistance.

“Virginia’s First District is home to many veterans, and nearly 800,000 veterans call the Commonwealth of Virginia home,“ said Rep. Wittman. “Our men and women in uniform have earned their benefits through sacrifice, service, and hardship, and these benefits must be protected. I’m proud to see my Veterans Collaboration Act advance, and I look forward to building on this momentum so we can get our veterans the support they deserve."

Legislation Rep. Wittman has introduced to support veterans and bring accountability to the VA:

Rep. Wittman also voted for the final version of the Protecting Our Gold Star Families Education (PACT) Act, which is now signed into law. This law expands care to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits and delivers veterans the care, benefits, and services they deserve.

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