Veterans Opportunity Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-05-28T20:59:00Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1543 Veterans Opportunity Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/28/2025, 8:59 PM

Summary of Bill S 1543

This bill, designated as S. 1543 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 30, 2025, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code by creating the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill includes provisions for enhancing economic opportunities and transition support for veterans, among other purposes.

Congressional Summary of S 1543

Veterans Opportunity Act of 2025

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,
the responsibilities of the VA with respect to the Transition Assistance Program, and
any other VA program that the VA determines is appropriate.

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 1543

Bill S 1543 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2025. Bill S 1543 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 30, 2025. Bill S 1543's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of May 21, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1543

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1543

A bill 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.