US HR1669

Bill

US HR1669

VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023

Introduced
03/21/2023

In Committee
04/28/2023

Crossed Over
05/30/2023

Passed

Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the high technology pilot program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill makes permanent the high technology pilot program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, known as the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET-TEC) program. The bill establishes the VET-TEC program as a new section in Chapter 36 of Title 38, United States Code, and sets out the key provisions, including: capping enrollment at 6,000 covered individuals (veterans and certain service members) per fiscal year, providing tuition and housing assistance to participants, and requiring the VA to enter into contracts with qualified providers of high-tech education programs. The bill also makes changes to related laws, such as approving certain online high-tech programs for VA education benefits and increasing burial allowances for veterans receiving VA-furnished hospice care. Additionally, the bill includes provisions related to rehabilitation programs, educational assistance transfer, and electronic delivery of VA education documents.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (6)

Juan Ciscomani (R)*, Mike Bost (R), Jerry Carl (R), Ro Khanna (D), Greg Murphy (R), Derrick Van Orden (R),

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 05/30/2023)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1669/all-info

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1669/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1669/BILLS-118hr1669eh.pdf
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1669/BILLS-118hr1669rh.pdf
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1669/BILLS-118hr1669ih.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1635	To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing a program of education at an institution in the Republic of the Philippines.	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.	Related
HR1798	Protect Military Dependents Act	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.	Related
HR234	Gerald’s Law Act	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.	Related
HR746	Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.	Related
S1330	Gerald’s Law Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	Related
S1678	VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	Related
S1877	Continue VET TEC Authorization Act of 2023	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	Related

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