To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal a certain limitation on the receipt of assistance under both the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Readiness and Employment program and Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs.
Rep. Peters' Bill Would Let Veterans Combine GI Bill with Job Training Benefits
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Mr. Peters, would remove a rule that limits how veterans can use their benefits. It focuses on two main programs: one that helps disabled veterans find jobs and another that pays for school.
- Currently, there are restrictions on veterans who want to use both the Veteran Readiness and Employment program and education benefits like the GI Bill. This change would allow them to access both types of help without the current legal barriers.
- The goal is to make it easier for veterans to transition to civilian jobs. By allowing them to use these programs together, they can get the specific training they need for their disabilities while also earning a degree or certificate.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Veteran students who are enrolled in or considering higher education would benefit because they could use their GI Bill entitlement in full even after participating in the VR&E program. This removes a penalty that previously forced some veteran students to cut short their education if they had already used months of VR&E benefits.
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Broader Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Official Title
To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal a certain limitation on the receipt of assistance under both the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Readiness and Employment program and Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs.
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