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VET TEC Expansion Act

8/10/2022, 11:25 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5766

Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses Expansion Act or the VET TEC Expansion Act

This bill updates the Department of Veterans Affairs High Technology Pilot Program by expanding eligibility to certain veterans and expanding the types of providers who are qualified under the program.

Current Status of Bill HR 5766

Bill HR 5766 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2020. Bill HR 5766 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2020.  Bill HR 5766's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. as of March 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5766

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5766

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Higher education
- Military education and training
- Military personnel and dependents
- Science and engineering education
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5766

VET TEC Expansion Act
To amend the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 to expand eligibility for high technology programs of education and the class of providers who may enter into contracts with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide such programs, and for other purposes.
VET TEC Expansion Act
Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses Expansion Act

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