HR Bill 7653 VERY Act of 2024

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2024-03-13

The Bill 118 hr 7653, also known as the Vera Equality and Reconciliation for Youth (VERY) Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address issues related to juvenile justice and the criminalization of youth in the United States. The VERY Act of 2024 aims to promote alternatives to incarceration for young people, particularly those from marginalized communities. It seeks to provide resources and support for programs that focus on rehabilitation and restorative justice for youth offenders. The bill also includes provisions for training law enforcement officers and other stakeholders on how to effectively work with young people in the justice system. Additionally, the VERY Act of 2024 addresses the issue of racial disparities in the juvenile justice system by requiring data collection and reporting on the race and ethnicity of youth involved in the system. This information will be used to identify and address systemic inequalities that contribute to the overrepresentation of minority youth in the justice system. Overall, the Bill 118 hr 7653, VERY Act of 2024, is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to reform the juvenile justice system in the United States and promote a more equitable and effective approach to addressing youth crime.

Recent Activity

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Alternative Names

VERY Act of 2024

Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2024

VERY Act of 2024

To amend title 38, United States Code, to update certain terminology regarding veteran employment.

VERY Act of 2024

VERY Act of 2024

Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2024

To amend title 38, United States Code, to update certain terminology regarding veteran employment.

VERY Act of 2024

Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2024

VERY Act of 2024

VERY Act of 2024

Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2024

To amend title 38, United States Code, to update certain terminology regarding veteran employment.

VERY Act of 2024

Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2024

VERY Act of 2024

Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2024

VERY Act of 2024

VERY Act of 2024

Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2024

To amend title 38, United States Code, to update certain terminology regarding veteran employment.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact

Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Committees and Subcommittees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Health Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

Veterans' AffairsVeterans' Affairs

VERY Act of 2024

11/21/2024, 1:43 AM

Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2024 or the VERY Act of 2024 

This bill revises terminology used under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program, specifically by replacing the use of employment handica...

The Bill 118 hr 7653, also known as the Vera Equality and Reconciliation for Youth (VERY) Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address issues related to juvenile justice and the cri...
Congress
118

Number
HR - 7653

Introduced on
2024-03-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/13/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2024 or the VERY Act of 2024 

This bill revises terminology used under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program, specifically by replacing the use of employment handica...

The Bill 118 hr 7653, also known as the Vera Equality and Reconciliation for Youth (VERY) Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address issues related to juvenile justice and the cri...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to update certain terminology regarding veteran employment.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/13/2024

Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2024 or the VERY Act of 2024 

This bill revises terminology used under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program, specifically by replacing the use of employment handica...


Latest Action11/19/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.