US SB3251 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 4 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-04 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 4 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-04 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Federal Communications Commission to designate a three-digit dialing code that a covered individual may use to obtain information about, or be directed to, veteran services or benefits. A covered individual is (1) a veteran, (2) an individual acting on behalf of a veteran, or (3) an individual other than a veteran who is eligible to receive a veteran benefit or service.
Title
Veterans Assistance Helpline Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Jacky Rosen [D-NV] | Sen. Shelley Capito [R-WV] | Sen. Deb Fischer [R-NE] | Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] |
| Sen. Rick Scott [R-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-04 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
Subjects
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Science, technology, communications
Telephone and wireless communication
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Government studies and investigations
Science, technology, communications
Telephone and wireless communication
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3251/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3251/BILLS-116s3251is.pdf |
