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VR&E NEED Act
1/11/2023, 1:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2945
The Bill 117 hr 2945, also known as the VR&E NEED Act, aims to improve and expand the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program for disabled veterans. The VR&E program provides education and training services to help veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find, and maintain suitable employment.
The VR&E NEED Act seeks to address several key issues within the current program. It aims to increase access to VR&E services for veterans by expanding eligibility criteria and streamlining the application process. The bill also seeks to improve the quality of services provided to veterans by increasing funding for training programs and enhancing support services.
Additionally, the VR&E NEED Act includes provisions to improve oversight and accountability within the program. It calls for regular evaluations of VR&E services to ensure they are meeting the needs of disabled veterans. The bill also includes measures to increase transparency and reporting requirements to Congress. Overall, the VR&E NEED Act is designed to enhance the support and resources available to disabled veterans through the VR&E program. By expanding eligibility, improving services, and increasing oversight, the bill aims to better serve those who have sacrificed for our country.
The VR&E NEED Act seeks to address several key issues within the current program. It aims to increase access to VR&E services for veterans by expanding eligibility criteria and streamlining the application process. The bill also seeks to improve the quality of services provided to veterans by increasing funding for training programs and enhancing support services.
Additionally, the VR&E NEED Act includes provisions to improve oversight and accountability within the program. It calls for regular evaluations of VR&E services to ensure they are meeting the needs of disabled veterans. The bill also includes measures to increase transparency and reporting requirements to Congress. Overall, the VR&E NEED Act is designed to enhance the support and resources available to disabled veterans through the VR&E program. By expanding eligibility, improving services, and increasing oversight, the bill aims to better serve those who have sacrificed for our country.
Congressional Summary of HR 2945
Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act or the VR&E NEED Act
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2945
Bill HR 2945 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2021. Bill HR 2945 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 30, 2021. Bill HR 2945's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. as of July 26, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2945
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2945
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2945
VR&E NEED Act
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.
VR&E NEED Act
Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2945
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