Veterans Medical Legal Partnerships Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 11/1/2022
Actions
- 2022-11-01Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- 2022-05-18Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- 2022-05-17Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 2021-06-16Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2021-06-16Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2021-06-16Introduced in House
- 2021-06-16Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-06-16 (00)
Veterans Medical Legal Partnerships Act of 2021
This bill establishes a grant program to support the establishment of medical-legal partnerships (MLPs) that provide legal expertise and services to veterans, with a particular focus on veterans whose medical needs put them at risk of recidivism, reoffending, or becoming victim to a crime. The bill also permits (1) the Department of Justice to give preference, when awarding grants for veteran treatment courts, to applicants that plan to work with MLPs; and (2) the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish MLPs in its facilities.
Cosponsors (3)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Daniel Kildee (D-MI)
- Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
Subjects
- Crime victims
- Health facilities and institutions
- Homelessness and emergency shelter
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Lawyers and legal services
- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
- Nursing
- Unemployment
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
- Veterans' medical care
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.