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Legal Aid for Veterans: Support for University Law School Programs.

This act allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to support university law school programs that provide free legal assistance to veterans. This means veterans can more easily get help with benefit claims, appeals, and other civil, criminal, and family legal matters, improving their access to justice.
Key points
Veterans will gain access to free legal assistance from university law clinics.
Support includes help with benefit claims, appeals, and other legal matters.
Up to $2 million annually is allocated from the Department of Veterans Affairs budget to fund these programs.
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Print number: 117_S_1564
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Process start date: 2021-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans Legal Support Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1564.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans will gain access to free legal assistance from university law clinics.
  • Support includes help with benefit claims, appeals, and other legal matters.
  • Up to $2 million annually is allocated from the Department of Veterans Affairs budget to fund these programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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