S. 701In Committee
Helping Heroes Act
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a Veteran Family Resource Program for veterans and their families facing social determinants of health challenges
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a Veteran Family Resource Program for veterans and their families facing social determinants of health challenges
Key points
- Establish family coordinators in each network
- Require a Veteran Family Resource Program
- Require recurring surveys of disabled veterans
- Allow program expansion to medical centers
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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