summary
Introduced
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
In Committee
03/29/2019
03/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to eligible organizations for the provision of transition assistance to members of the Armed Forces recently separated from active duty service and spouses of such members. This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to make grants to organizations for the provision of transition assistance services, such as interview training, to members of the Armed Forces who are recently retired, separated, or discharged from the Armed Forces and the spouses of such members.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans Armed for Success Act, authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to eligible organizations to provide transition assistance services to members of the Armed Forces who have recently retired, separated, or been discharged, as well as their spouses. The bill requires the grants to be used for services such as resume assistance, interview training, and job recruitment training to help these individuals successfully transition to civilian life. The Secretary must prioritize organizations that provide multiple transition assistance services and can cover up to 50% of the organization's costs. The bill provides $10 million in funding and requires the program to be implemented within six months and terminate after five years.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
John Rutherford (R)*,
Joe Cunningham (D),
Al Lawson (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Collin Peterson (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Michael Waltz (R),
Ted Yoho (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 03/29/2019)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1599/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1599/BILLS-116hr1599ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1599/BILLS-116hr1599ih.pdf.pdf |
Loading...