HR. 2077In Committee
Helping Heroes Act
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a Veteran Family Resource Program connecting veterans and their families with wellness services and assessing disabled veteran family needs over time
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a Veteran Family Resource Program connecting veterans and their families with wellness services and assessing disabled veteran family needs over time
Key points
- Establish family coordinators in each network
- Require a Veteran Family Resource Program
- Require recurring family needs surveys
- Allow program expansion to medical centers
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-31 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityCongressional oversightEmployee hiringFamily relationshipsFamily servicesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth programs administration and funding