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Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 11:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4089

Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from charging any entitlement to retraining assistance under the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program in situations where an individual was unable to complete a course or program as a result of the closure of an educational institution or the disapproval of a program by the state approving agency or the VA. The period for which retraining assistance is not charged must be equal to the full amount of retraining assistance provided for enrollment in the program of education.

In the event of a closure or disapproval, the educational institution must not receive any further payments under the program, and any payment already made must be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of the institution to the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 4089

Bill S 4089 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2022. Bill S 4089 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 26, 2022.  Bill S 4089's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 117-138. as of June 7, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4089

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4089

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Educational facilities and institutions
- Higher education
- Student aid and college costs
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Vocational and technical education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4089

Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022
Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022
Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022
Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022
Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022
Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022
A bill to restore entitlement to educational assistance under Veterans Rapid Retraining Program in cases of a closure of an educational institution or a disapproval of a program of education, and for other purposes.

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