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LEGISLATION/H.R. 3579

Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act

119-HR-3579119th CongressIntroduced May 23, 2025Armed Forces and National Security
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Introduced
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Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsor

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6](R-AZ-6)
3 cosponsors

Summary

Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act

This bill modifies the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VR&E program provides job training and employment-related services to veterans with service-connected disabilities.

The bill requires veterans to submit an application to the VA in order to receive an initial evaluation to participate in the VR&E program.

Further, a veteran may not receive employment assistance under the VR&E program for more than 365 days.

The bill also requires the VA to report to Congress regarding the employment of veterans who participate in a vocational rehabilitation program under the VR&E program, including the annual wages of veterans before and after completion of a program. Additionally, the VA must annually publish the average time between the date on which a veteran requests a vocational rehabilitation program under the VR&E program and the date on which they first meet with a counselor as part of the program.

Finally, the VA must seek to enter into a contract with a non-VA entity that has expertise in vocational rehabilitation to review, report, and provide recommendations on rehabilitation programs under the VR&E program.

Subjects

Congressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesPublic contracts and procurementVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Actions (18)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 16, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4288)
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4288: 1)
Sep 15, 2025Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3579.
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4288)
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 218.
Sep 9, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-262.
Sep 9, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-262.
Sep 9, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 23, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged
Jul 3, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 11, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jun 6, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 23, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025Library of Congress
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