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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide re- training assistance to certain veterans unemployed by reason of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
AI Summary
This bill, called the Veterans Economic Recovery Act of 2021, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide up to 12 months of retraining assistance to eligible veterans who are unemployed due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The program is designed to help veterans obtain training for high-demand occupations or high-tech programs, with the government providing tuition assistance and a housing stipend. The bill also requires outreach and employment assistance for veterans who participate in the program. The program is limited to 35,000 eligible veterans and will terminate 21 months after the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (13)
Mike Bost (R)*,
Vern Buchanan (R),
David Cicilline (D),
Rodney Davis (R),
Mike Garcia (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
John Katko (R),
Darin LaHood (R),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Alex Mooney (R),
David Rouzer (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 03/16/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/637/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr637/BILLS-117hr637ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr637/BILLS-117hr637ih.pdf.pdf |
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