HR1378-118

Introduced

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an internship program within the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 7, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires board of Veterans' Appeals internship program Chapter 71 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 7114.Internship programThe Secretary shall establish a, requires internship program The Secretary shall establish a competitive internship program within the Department for the purpose of providing an opportunity for high-achieving students at law schools accredited by, and requires pilot program on establishment of Department of Veterans Affairs honors program. It relies on compliance mandates and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Veterans, Veterans Affairs, Education, and Environment.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires board of Veterans' Appeals internship program Chapter 71 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 7114.Internship programThe Secretary shall establish a...
  • Requires internship program The Secretary shall establish a competitive internship program within the Department for the purpose of providing an opportunity for high-achieving students at law schools accredited by...
  • Requires pilot program on establishment of Department of Veterans Affairs honors program.
  • Requires report on improving access to Board of Veterans' Appeals telehearings.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires board of Veterans' Appeals internship program Chapter 71 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 7114.Internship programThe Secretary shall establish a, requires internship program The Secretary shall establish a competitive internship program within the Department for the purpose of providing an opportunity for high-achieving students at law schools accredited by, and requires pilot program on establishment of Department of Veterans Affairs honors program.

Key Policy Areas

Veterans, Veterans Affairs, Education, Environment

Primary Purpose

The bill requires board of Veterans' Appeals internship program Chapter 71 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 7114.Internship programThe Secretary shall establish a, requires internship program The Secretary shall establish a competitive internship program within the Department for the purpose of providing an opportunity for high-achieving students at law schools accredited by, and requires pilot program on establishment of Department of Veterans Affairs honors program.

Policy Domains

Veterans Veterans Affairs Education Environment

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
  • Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 7, 2023

Mr. Ciscomani (for himself, Mr. McGarvey, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mrs. Kiggans …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Veterans Veterans Affairs Education Environment

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