Rep. Perez and Rep. James Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Support Services for Veteran Families
The Helping Heroes Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to a subcommittee for review by the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for further study and discussion.
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a popular issue, but it still needs to pass through committees and both chambers of Congress.
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 5904 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5904 (118th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Veterans would gain access to dedicated family coordinators at VA medical centers who can help them navigate both VA benefits and community resources. This addresses a long-standing challenge where veterans struggle to find the right programs for themselves and their families, especially around social and emotional needs.
“To help veterans, their families, their caregivers, and their survivors access and navigate the public and private resources described in subparagraph (A).”
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
A legislative roundup notes that the Helping Heroes Act (S. 701) was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill seeks to establish the Veteran Family Resource Program to address social determinants of health for veteran family units.
The report details the reintroduction of the Helping Heroes Act, noting that while the VA has expanded support for spouses, children remain largely overlooked. The bill would mandate family coordinators to bridge this gap in care.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Helping Heroes Act
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