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Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act
5/24/2024, 1:34 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3738
Bill 118 hr 3738, also known as the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act, aims to improve economic opportunities and support for veterans as they transition back to civilian life. The bill focuses on providing resources and assistance to help veterans find employment, start businesses, and access educational opportunities.
Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a new administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs dedicated to overseeing and coordinating programs related to veterans' economic opportunities and transition. This administration will work to streamline services and ensure that veterans have access to the support they need to succeed in the workforce.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to expand access to job training and education programs for veterans, as well as initiatives to support veteran-owned small businesses. It also aims to improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies to better serve the needs of veterans. Overall, the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act seeks to address the unique challenges that veterans face as they transition from military service to civilian life. By providing targeted support and resources, the bill aims to help veterans successfully reintegrate into society and achieve economic stability.
Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a new administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs dedicated to overseeing and coordinating programs related to veterans' economic opportunities and transition. This administration will work to streamline services and ensure that veterans have access to the support they need to succeed in the workforce.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to expand access to job training and education programs for veterans, as well as initiatives to support veteran-owned small businesses. It also aims to improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies to better serve the needs of veterans. Overall, the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act seeks to address the unique challenges that veterans face as they transition from military service to civilian life. By providing targeted support and resources, the bill aims to help veterans successfully reintegrate into society and achieve economic stability.
Congressional Summary of HR 3738
Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act
This bill establishes the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration to administer economic opportunity assistance programs for veterans and their dependents and survivors.
Specifically, the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration must administer the following Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs:
- vocational rehabilitation and employment programs,
- educational assistance programs,
- veterans' housing loan and related programs, and
- the Transition Assistance Program.
Prior to the transfer of administrative responsibilities, the bill requires the VA to certify that (1) the transition of the provision of services will not negatively affect the provision of such services to veterans, and (2) such services are ready to be transferred.
The bill also establishes a cap on the number of full-time equivalent employees authorized for the Veterans Benefits Administration and the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration for FY2024 and FY2025.
Finally, the bill extends certain loan fee rates through November 30, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3738
Bill HR 3738 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since May 1, 2024. Bill HR 3738 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3738's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3738
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3738
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Employment and training programs
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government information and archives
- Labor-management relations
- Small business
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3738
Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act
Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.
Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3738
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