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Veterans Economic Recovery Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-637| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2021
Mike Bost

Mike Bost

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (12)
John Katko (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Economic Recovery Act of 2021 This bill addresses the employment and retraining of veterans, specifically during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a program under which the VA must provide up to 12 months of nontransferable retraining assistance (including a housing stipend) to up to 35,000 eligible veterans for the pursuit of a specified program of education. Under the bill, an eligible veteran is an individual who, among other requirements, is unemployed due to COVID-19. Veterans who receive retraining assistance may only use such assistance to pursue specified programs, including those designed to provide training for high-demand occupations. The bill requires the Department of Labor to conduct outreach to veterans participating in the program to notify them of employment placement services and facilitate employment placement. Additionally, the VA must enter into a memorandum of understanding with one or more qualified nonprofit organizations to facilitate the employment of veterans participating in the program. The Government Accountability Office must report on the outcomes and effectiveness of the retraining assistance program. The program will terminate 21 months after the date of the enactment of this bill.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7111
Veterans Economic Recovery Act of 2020
Feb 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7111
    Veterans Economic Recovery Act of 2020


  • February 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-134: A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a retraining assistance program for unemployed veterans, and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-1319: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Advanced technology and technological innovationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHousing and community development fundingInfectious and parasitic diseasesLabor marketNational Guard and reservesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsStudent aid and college costsUnemploymentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVocational and technical educationWages and earnings

Veterans Economic Recovery Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-637| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2021
Veterans Economic Recovery Act of 2021 This bill addresses the employment and retraining of veterans, specifically during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a program under which the VA must provide up to 12 months of nontransferable retraining assistance (including a housing stipend) to up to 35,000 eligible veterans for the pursuit of a specified program of education. Under the bill, an eligible veteran is an individual who, among other requirements, is unemployed due to COVID-19. Veterans who receive retraining assistance may only use such assistance to pursue specified programs, including those designed to provide training for high-demand occupations. The bill requires the Department of Labor to conduct outreach to veterans participating in the program to notify them of employment placement services and facilitate employment placement. Additionally, the VA must enter into a memorandum of understanding with one or more qualified nonprofit organizations to facilitate the employment of veterans participating in the program. The Government Accountability Office must report on the outcomes and effectiveness of the retraining assistance program. The program will terminate 21 months after the date of the enactment of this bill.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7111
Veterans Economic Recovery Act of 2020
Feb 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7111
    Veterans Economic Recovery Act of 2020


  • February 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mike Bost

Mike Bost

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (12)
John Katko (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-134: A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a retraining assistance program for unemployed veterans, and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-1319: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHousing and community development fundingInfectious and parasitic diseasesLabor marketNational Guard and reservesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsStudent aid and college costsUnemploymentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVocational and technical educationWages and earnings