Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2391
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Veterans Fellowship Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 8, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 8, 2021
Latest Action
Apr 28, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2391
Congress
117
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
Republican
North Carolina
Republican
Florida
Republican
Indiana
Republican
Nebraska
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Veterans Fellowship Act

This bill requires the Veterans' Employment and Training Service within the Department of Labor to implement a pilot program under which states may use grants or contracts to carry out a short-term fellowship program. Each fellowship program must run for a period that does not exceed 20 weeks, provide a monthly stipend, and provide veterans an opportunity to be employed on a long-term basis following the fellowship.

The Government Accountability Office must report on the pilot program within four years after it commences.

Text (1)
April 8, 2021
Actions (3)
04/28/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
04/08/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/08/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:52 PM