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VR&E NEED Act of 2021

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1935

Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021 or the VR&E NEED Act of 2021

This bill extends a veteran's eligibility for the Veteran Readiness and Employment program when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation, or there is another reason that prevents a veteran from participating.

Specifically, the period of eligibility must not run during the period the veteran is prevented from participating in the program. The period must resume on a date, determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs, that is not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation and not later than 90 days after that day.

Current Status of Bill S 1935

Bill S 1935 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 27, 2021. Bill S 1935 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 27, 2021.  Bill S 1935's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 27, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1935

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1935

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Educational facilities and institutions
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1935

VR&E NEED Act of 2021
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes.
VR&E NEED Act of 2021
Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021

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