118th Congress Armed Forces and National Security
S. 291: 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
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.
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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.
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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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Ted Cruz R-TXOriginal
- Margaret Hassan D-NHOriginal
- Rick Scott R-FLOriginal
- Jacky Rosen D-NV
- Catherine Cortez Masto D-NV
- Gary Peters D-MI
Who scored on this bill
- 1Marco Rubio SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Marco Rubio.
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- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-160.
- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.