Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5019
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Veterans Legal Support Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 8, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Nov 8, 2019
Latest Action
Dec 2, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5019
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
Virginia
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Veterans Legal Support Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide support, including financial support, to one or more university law school programs to provide veterans with legal assistance.

Text (1)
November 8, 2019
Actions (4)
12/02/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
11/08/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
11/08/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1408)
11/08/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:02:34 AM