H 3872
An Act expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate
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Bill overview
This bill expands the role of the Office of the Veteran Advocate in Massachusetts. Currently, the office primarily focuses on advocating for veterans’ interests with federal agencies. This legislation broadens the office’s mission to include proactively assisting veterans with accessing state benefits and services, and to provide support and guidance throughout the process. The goal is to improve the veteran experience within the state’s system.
Key provisions
- Expand the Office of the Veteran Advocate’s role to include assistance with accessing state benefits.
- Provide proactive support and guidance to veterans navigating state services.
- The office will work to streamline the process for veterans seeking assistance.
- The office will focus on improving the overall veteran experience within Massachusetts.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Massachusetts Residents
- State Agencies
- Federal Agencies
- Department of Veterans Affairs
Notable changes
- The Office of the Veteran Advocate will now have a broader mandate beyond solely advocating with federal agencies.
- Proactive assistance will be a key component of the office’s operations.
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Primary sponsor
Kelly W. Pease
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Bruce E. Tarr
Dennis C. Gallagher
James C. Arena-DeRosa
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Bill H.3872 194th (Current)
An Act expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate
By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3872) of Kelly W. Pease and Dennis C. Gallagher relative to the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kelly W. Pease Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.3872
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
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