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Introduced
06/08/2023
06/08/2023
In Committee
06/08/2023
06/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program under which the Secretary provides certain individuals with the opportunity to enroll in high technology programs of education that the Secretary determines provide training or skills sought by employers in a relevant field or industry, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 38 of the United States Code to establish a new Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program, called the "High Technology Program," which provides covered individuals (veterans and certain active-duty servicemembers) with the opportunity to enroll in high-tech training programs. The bill sets a cap of 6,000 participants per fiscal year and provides educational assistance comparable to the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The VA must enter into contracts with qualified providers of these high-tech programs and can terminate contracts if necessary. The bill also makes changes to the existing Veterans Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) pilot program, terminating it on September 30, 2023, and approves certain independent study programs for GI Bill benefits. Finally, the bill rescinds $700 million in unobligated funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 06/08/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1877/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1877/BILLS-118s1877is.pdf |
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