Bill > HR6843

This bill, titled the "Establishing the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act of 2025," proposes to create a new administrative body within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) called the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration. This new administration will be headed by an Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition, who will be directly accountable to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The primary responsibility of this new administration will be to manage and oversee various VA programs aimed at providing economic opportunities and support to veterans, their dependents, and survivors. These programs include vocational rehabilitation and employment services, educational assistance, housing loan programs, and the Transition Assistance Program, which helps service members prepare for civilian life. The bill also mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs submit an annual report to Congress detailing the performance of these programs, including metrics like claim processing times and successful outcomes. The establishment of this new administration and the appointment of its Under Secretary are set to take effect on October 1, 2027, with specific employee number limitations for the first two fiscal years of its operation. Before any services are transferred to the new administration, the Secretary must certify to Congress that the transition will not negatively impact veterans and that the services are ready for transfer, with a deadline for this certification between April 1, 2027, and September 1, 2027.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6843/all-info