Requires Veterans Benefits Outreach Program
Virginia · HB514 · Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Why it matters
Veterans and military families could get more help learning about and signing up for federal, state, and local benefits. The state would have to report how well the outreach works.
What it does
- Requires the Department of Veterans Services to create a statewide benefits outreach program
- Covers service members leaving the military, veterans, Virginia National Guard, and Reserve members
- Covers their family members too
- Requires the program's results to appear in the department's annual report
Status
Latest action (2026-07-21): Continued from last session
About this bill
Would require the Department of Veterans Services to run an outreach program helping service members and veterans learn about and get benefits. Results would be included in the department's annual report.
Benefit awareness & access prog.; establishes, military service members' transition to civilian life.
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Veterans groups would likely say many people miss benefits they qualify for. A clear outreach program could help them get those benefits sooner.
💬 The case against
Some state budget watchers would likely say the bill adds work without funding. They may also question whether reports will show real results.
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Sponsor details for this state bill are at the source link.
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