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VR&E NEED Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1935| Senate 
| Updated: 5/27/2021
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Braun (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021 or the VR&E NEED Act of 2021 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
May 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 26, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2945
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • May 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 26, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2945
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2945: VR&E NEED Act
  • S 117-1936: GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021
  • HR 117-2167: GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline Act
Educational facilities and institutionsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

VR&E NEED Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1935| Senate 
| Updated: 5/27/2021
Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021 or the VR&E NEED Act of 2021 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
May 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 26, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2945
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • May 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 26, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2945
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Braun (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2945: VR&E NEED Act
  • S 117-1936: GI Bill National Emergency Extended Deadline 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