House Bill 444
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Reduce Unemployment for Veterans of All Ages Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 10, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
444
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Reduce Unemployment for Veterans of All Ages Act of 2019
This bill extends eligibility for the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs by eliminating the 12-year time limitation on participation. Under the bill, any veteran with qualifying employment handicaps or service-connected disabilities is eligible to participate.
January 10, 2019
05/01/2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
05/01/2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
04/09/2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
02/01/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
01/10/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
01/10/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:17 PM