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VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1669| House 
| Updated: 5/30/2023
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (5)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
VET-TEC Authorization Act of 2023 This bill addresses various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and benefits, including to continue a high technology program and provide burial and funeral allowances for certain veterans. (Sec. 2) The VA must implement through FY2028 a program under which it provides up to 6,000 covered individuals per year the opportunity to enroll in high technology programs of education that provide non-degree training or skills related to computer programming, media application, data processing, or information sciences. A covered individual is a veteran who (1) the VA determines is under the age of 62, served an aggregate of at least 36 months on active duty, and was discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable; or (2) will satisfy such requirements in fewer than 180 days after the VA's determination. In administering the program, the VA must provide assistance to covered individuals in amounts equal to those provided to Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients who are pursuing a degree on more than a half-time basis. (Sec. 3) The bill also requires the VA to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies from a non-service-connected disability in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care). (Sec. 4) The bill provides that a rehabilitation program under the Veteran Readiness and Employment Program may include a program that includes flight training and does not lead to a degree. (Sec. 5) This section imposes sole liability for overpayments of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill on the individual who was eligible for such assistance in situations where the individual failed to complete a service agreement and transferred the entitlement to a dependent. Filipino Education Fairness Act (Sec. 6) This section increases the amount of educational assistance available to an individual pursuing a program of education under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program at an institution located in the Philippines. Under current law, DEA educational assistance for an individual pursuing a program of education at an institution located in the Philippines is limited to $0.50 for each dollar. The bill makes an individual eligible for the full assistance amount. (Sec. 7) The VA must provide eligibility and award documents related to specified VA educational assistance programs (e.g., the Post-9/11 GI Bill) in an electronic format. Specifically, the VA must electronically provide (1) a certificate of eligibility for an individual's entitlement to assistance, and (2) an award letter regarding the authorization to receive assistance. An individual may elect to receive documents by mail and may revoke such an election at any time. (Sec. 8) Finally, the bill extends certain loan fee rates through April 30, 2032, under the VA's home loan program.

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Timeline
Mar 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 11, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Apr 18, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 28, 2023
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Apr 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 17, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 48.
May 17, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-68.
May 18, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1678
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2023
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 22, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2474-2479)
May 22, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1669.
May 22, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 24, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2578-2579)
May 24, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 9 (Roll no. 235). (text: 05/22/2023 CR H2474-2476)
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May 24, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 30, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 21, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 11, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • April 18, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 28, 2023
    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.


  • April 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 17, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 48.


  • May 17, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-68.


  • May 18, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1678
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2023
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 22, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2474-2479)


  • May 22, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1669.


  • May 22, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 24, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2578-2579)


  • May 24, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 9 (Roll no. 235). (text: 05/22/2023 CR H2474-2476)
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  • May 24, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 30, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-1877: Continue VET TEC Authorization Act of 2023
  • S 118-1678: VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023
  • HR 118-746: Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act
  • HR 118-234: Gerald’s Law Act
  • HR 118-1635: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing a program of education at an institution in the Republic of the Philippines.
  • S 118-1330: Gerald’s Law Act
  • HR 118-1798: Protect Military Dependents Act
AsiaAviation and airportsCemeteries and funeralsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsHigher educationInternet, web applications, social mediaPhilippinesPublic contracts and procurementStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVocational and technical education

VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1669| House 
| Updated: 5/30/2023
VET-TEC Authorization Act of 2023 This bill addresses various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and benefits, including to continue a high technology program and provide burial and funeral allowances for certain veterans. (Sec. 2) The VA must implement through FY2028 a program under which it provides up to 6,000 covered individuals per year the opportunity to enroll in high technology programs of education that provide non-degree training or skills related to computer programming, media application, data processing, or information sciences. A covered individual is a veteran who (1) the VA determines is under the age of 62, served an aggregate of at least 36 months on active duty, and was discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable; or (2) will satisfy such requirements in fewer than 180 days after the VA's determination. In administering the program, the VA must provide assistance to covered individuals in amounts equal to those provided to Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients who are pursuing a degree on more than a half-time basis. (Sec. 3) The bill also requires the VA to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies from a non-service-connected disability in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care). (Sec. 4) The bill provides that a rehabilitation program under the Veteran Readiness and Employment Program may include a program that includes flight training and does not lead to a degree. (Sec. 5) This section imposes sole liability for overpayments of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill on the individual who was eligible for such assistance in situations where the individual failed to complete a service agreement and transferred the entitlement to a dependent. Filipino Education Fairness Act (Sec. 6) This section increases the amount of educational assistance available to an individual pursuing a program of education under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program at an institution located in the Philippines. Under current law, DEA educational assistance for an individual pursuing a program of education at an institution located in the Philippines is limited to $0.50 for each dollar. The bill makes an individual eligible for the full assistance amount. (Sec. 7) The VA must provide eligibility and award documents related to specified VA educational assistance programs (e.g., the Post-9/11 GI Bill) in an electronic format. Specifically, the VA must electronically provide (1) a certificate of eligibility for an individual's entitlement to assistance, and (2) an award letter regarding the authorization to receive assistance. An individual may elect to receive documents by mail and may revoke such an election at any time. (Sec. 8) Finally, the bill extends certain loan fee rates through April 30, 2032, under the VA's home loan program.

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Timeline
Mar 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 11, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Apr 18, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 28, 2023
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Apr 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 17, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 48.
May 17, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-68.
May 18, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1678
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2023
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 22, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2474-2479)
May 22, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1669.
May 22, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 24, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2578-2579)
May 24, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 9 (Roll no. 235). (text: 05/22/2023 CR H2474-2476)
View Vote
May 24, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 30, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 21, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 11, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • April 18, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 28, 2023
    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.


  • April 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 17, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 48.


  • May 17, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-68.


  • May 18, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1678
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2023
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 22, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2474-2479)


  • May 22, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1669.


  • May 22, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 24, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2578-2579)


  • May 24, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 9 (Roll no. 235). (text: 05/22/2023 CR H2474-2476)
    View Vote


  • May 24, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 30, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (5)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-1877: Continue VET TEC Authorization Act of 2023
  • S 118-1678: VET–TEC Authorization Act of 2023
  • HR 118-746: Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act
  • HR 118-234: Gerald’s Law Act
  • HR 118-1635: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing a program of education at an institution in the Republic of the Philippines.
  • S 118-1330: Gerald’s Law Act
  • HR 118-1798: Protect Military Dependents Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaAviation and airportsCemeteries and funeralsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsHigher educationInternet, web applications, social mediaPhilippinesPublic contracts and procurementStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVocational and technical education