Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3492
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand educational assistance to veterans who pursue certain apprenticeship programs, to establish a pilot program for veterans to pursue certification programs in computer numerically controlled machining, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 27, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 27, 2017
Latest Action
Jul 27, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3492
Congress
115
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Illinois
Republican
Alaska
Democrat
California
Democrat
District of Columbia
Republican
Illinois
Republican
North Carolina
Democrat
Wisconsin
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill provides educational assistance to veterans who pursue certain apprenticeship programs registered with the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor.

It is the sense of Congress that apprenticeship programs that are not sponsored by program participants' employers should provide the participants with professional development resources and interview training.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall carry out a pilot program to provide eligible veterans with the opportunity to enroll in certification programs in computer numerically controlled machining.

The Government Accountability Office shall report to Congress regarding the career technical training track of the VA's Transition Assistance Program, including its effectiveness in educating participants about apprenticeship opportunities.

Text (1)
July 27, 2017
Actions (3)
07/27/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
07/27/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
07/27/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:17 PM