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Veterans Support: Equal Access to Court Programs and Treatment

This act aims to improve veterans' access, especially for minorities and women, to specialized court programs that help them get back on track. It introduces pilot programs to increase the effectiveness of these initiatives and ensures veterans can access drug court programs even if a dedicated veterans court is unavailable. This means better support and opportunities for veterans who have faced legal issues.
Key points
Ensuring equal access to veterans court programs, with a focus on racial and ethnic minorities and women.
Establishing pilot programs to improve retention and completion rates in veterans treatment court and drug court programs.
Allowing veterans to participate in general drug court programs if a dedicated veterans court is not available, including those who are violent offenders.
Requiring reports on the effectiveness of veterans treatment court programs, including data on access and completion rates for various demographic groups.
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Print number: 118_HR_232
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2023-01-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Real Justice for Our Veterans Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_232.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ensuring equal access to veterans court programs, with a focus on racial and ethnic minorities and women.
  • Establishing pilot programs to improve retention and completion rates in veterans treatment court and drug court programs.
  • Allowing veterans to participate in general drug court programs if a dedicated veterans court is not available, including those who are violent offenders.
  • Requiring reports on the effectiveness of veterans treatment court programs, including data on access and completion rates for various demographic groups.
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 Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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