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VR&E NEED Act

USA117th CongressHR-2945| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2021
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act or the VR&E NEED Act This bill extends a veteran's eligibility for the Veteran Readiness and Employment program when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation, or there is another reason that prevents a veteran from participating. Specifically, the period of eligibility must not run during the period the veteran is prevented from participating in the program. The period must resume on a date, determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs, that is not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation and not later than 90 days after that day.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 27, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1935
Introduced in Senate
Jul 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • April 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 27, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1935
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1936: GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021
  • S 117-1935: VR&E NEED Act of 2021
  • HR 117-2167: GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
Educational facilities and institutionsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

VR&E NEED Act

USA117th CongressHR-2945| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2021
Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act or the VR&E NEED Act This bill extends a veteran's eligibility for the Veteran Readiness and Employment program when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation, or there is another reason that prevents a veteran from participating. Specifically, the period of eligibility must not run during the period the veteran is prevented from participating in the program. The period must resume on a date, determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs, that is not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation and not later than 90 days after that day.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 27, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1935
Introduced in Senate
Jul 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • April 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 27, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1935
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1936: GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021
  • S 117-1935: VR&E NEED Act of 2021
  • HR 117-2167: GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Educational facilities and institutionsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation