House Passes Bill to Limit VA Job Assistance to One Year and Track Veteran Wages
The House passed this bill in September 2025 and sent it to the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs. No action has been taken on the bill since September 2025, meaning it has been stalled for nine months. The Senate must now decide whether to move the bill forward for a vote.
This bill passed the House and deals with veterans' affairs, which is usually a bipartisan issue. The focus on program efficiency and data tracking makes it likely to find support in the Senate.
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Veterans using the VR&E program face a new application requirement (work records and transcripts) before getting evaluated, plus a hard cap of 365 days on employment assistance (with a possible 180-day extension). While these changes add new hurdles, the bill also improves transparency by requiring the VA to publish wait times and track wage outcomes, which could lead to a better-run program over time.
“a veteran may not receive assistance under this subsection for more than 365 days.”
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4288)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4288: 1)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3579.
Representatives Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) introduced the Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act to increase oversight of the VA's VR&E program. The bill requires reporting on employment numbers and annual wages to ensure successful transitions.
This legislative proposal seeks to amend Title 38 to streamline the VR&E application process. It limits employment assistance to 365 days, requires reporting on annual wages before and after program completion, and mandates an independent review of the program's effectiveness.
The U.S. House passed H.R. 3579, which provides oversight for the VA's job training and counseling services. The bill requires the VA to track employment outcomes and wait times, enabling Congress to evaluate the program's return on investment for veterans and taxpayers.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act
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