US HR2494

Bill

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.

Introduced
04/13/2021

In Committee
05/04/2021

Crossed Over
05/19/2021

Passed

Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (VEOTA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VEOTA will be responsible for administering programs related to vocational rehabilitation, education assistance, housing loans, small business verification, and the Transition Assistance Program for veterans. The bill also creates an Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition to oversee the VEOTA, and requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on the progress of establishing the VEOTA and transferring services to it. The bill sets a deadline for the Secretary to certify that the transfer of services will not negatively impact veterans, or to provide a report explaining the delay.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Brad Wenstrup (R)*, Jason Crow (D), Mike Levin (D),

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 05/19/2021)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2494/all-info

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2494/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2494/BILLS-117hr2494eh.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2494/BILLS-117hr2494eh.pdf.pdf
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2494/BILLS-117hr2494ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2494/BILLS-117hr2494ih.pdf.pdf

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HRes403	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Related
S1093	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.	Same As

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