H.R. 2494
Referred to CommitteeTo amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
5/19/2021 • Senate
Summary
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 Transition Assistance Program, and
- the database of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans.
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.
Passed House • 5/18/2021
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
April 13, 2021
Committee Review
May 4, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 6.
Floor Debate
May 17, 2021
Passed Chamber
May 18, 2021
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S. 1093
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.