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This bill modifies the existing law governing veterans' vocational rehabilitation programs by placing new restrictions on how long the Secretary of Veterans Affairs can extend a veteran's rehabilitation program. Specifically, the bill limits extensions of vocational rehabilitation programs to a maximum of 96 months, with a new requirement that any extension beyond that point can only occur if the Secretary first determines and documents "extraordinary circumstances" that justify the additional time. Before extending the program, the Secretary must also provide a written explanation of these extraordinary circumstances to the Senate and House Veterans' Affairs Committees. Vocational rehabilitation programs help veterans with service-connected disabilities receive job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and other supportive services to help them successfully transition back to civilian employment. The bill aims to add accountability and transparency to the process of extending these rehabilitation programs by creating a more stringent approval process for extensions beyond the standard timeframe.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4271/all-info