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Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1793| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
Abraham J. Hamadeh

Abraham J. Hamadeh

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (26)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Trent Kelly (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025 seeks to significantly improve access to information and outreach for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) training and rehabilitation programs, specifically for veterans with service-connected disabilities . It mandates the establishment of a dedicated telephone number within the VA's Education Call Center for inquiries related to these services. Furthermore, each VA regional office will be required to prominently display a name, telephone number, and email address on its website for veterans seeking information about these vital programs. To ensure proactive engagement, the bill requires VA employees responsible for counseling and services under these programs to attend monthly question and answer sessions with school certifying officials. Additionally, veteran readiness and employment counselors must provide in-person informational briefings to veterans at educational institutions within their geographic area, with a virtual option for distant locations. These measures aim to better inform veterans about available resources and support. The legislation also introduces new reporting requirements and processing efficiencies. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will be required to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the number of extension requests for vocational rehabilitation programs, including approvals and rejections. Crucially, it establishes a firm 30-day deadline for the Secretary to approve or reject a veteran's request for an extension of their vocational rehabilitation program entitlement.
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Timeline
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 10, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • March 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • March 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional oversightTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1793| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
The Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025 seeks to significantly improve access to information and outreach for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) training and rehabilitation programs, specifically for veterans with service-connected disabilities . It mandates the establishment of a dedicated telephone number within the VA's Education Call Center for inquiries related to these services. Furthermore, each VA regional office will be required to prominently display a name, telephone number, and email address on its website for veterans seeking information about these vital programs. To ensure proactive engagement, the bill requires VA employees responsible for counseling and services under these programs to attend monthly question and answer sessions with school certifying officials. Additionally, veteran readiness and employment counselors must provide in-person informational briefings to veterans at educational institutions within their geographic area, with a virtual option for distant locations. These measures aim to better inform veterans about available resources and support. The legislation also introduces new reporting requirements and processing efficiencies. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will be required to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the number of extension requests for vocational rehabilitation programs, including approvals and rejections. Crucially, it establishes a firm 30-day deadline for the Secretary to approve or reject a veteran's request for an extension of their vocational rehabilitation program entitlement.
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Timeline
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 10, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • March 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • March 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Abraham J. Hamadeh

Abraham J. Hamadeh

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (26)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Trent Kelly (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation