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S 4556

Provides representation to veterans for certain civil matters

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 8 co-sponsors

Summary of S 4556 - Provides Representation to Veterans for Certain Civil Matters Bill OverviewThis bill, titled "Provides Representation to Veterans for Certain Civil Matters", ai

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Bill Summary · S 4556

Summary of S 4556 - Provides Representation to Veterans for Certain Civil Matters

Bill Overview

This bill, titled "Provides Representation to Veterans for Certain Civil Matters", aims to ensure that eligible veterans have access to legal representation in certain civil proceedings at no cost.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes a program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide free legal representation to veterans in the following types of civil cases:
    • Eviction or foreclosure proceedings
    • Bankruptcy filings
    • Matters related to consumer debt collection
    • Disputes over veteran's benefits
  • Requires the VA to contract with qualified legal service providers to represent eligible veterans in these civil matters.
  • Defines eligibility criteria, including that the veteran must have limited financial resources and the civil matter must be determined to have a significant impact on the veteran's well-being.
  • Authorizes appropriations of $75 million annually to fund the legal representation program.

Affected Population

This bill is intended to benefit veterans who are facing significant civil legal issues but lack the financial means to afford legal counsel. It is estimated that thousands of low-income veterans could gain access to critical legal services they may have otherwise been unable to afford.

Timeline and Procedure

  • The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 2, 2025 and has been referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration.
  • If passed by Congress and signed into law, the VA would have 1 year to establish the legal representation program and begin providing services to eligible veterans.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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