Helping Heroes Act
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.
Legislative Progress
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.
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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).”
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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.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
2 articlesLegislative Update: Supporting the families of disabled veterans
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.
Bipartisan bill aims to help 'hidden helpers' in military families
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.
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Congressional Bill
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Helping Heroes Act
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