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Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act

USA118th CongressHR-3738| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2024
Brad R. Wenstrup

Brad R. Wenstrup

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (3)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act This bill establishes the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration to administer economic opportunity assistance programs for veterans and their dependents and survivors. Specifically, the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration must administer the following Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs: vocational rehabilitation and employment programs, educational assistance programs, veterans' housing loan and related programs, and the Transition Assistance Program. Prior to the transfer of administrative responsibilities, the bill requires the VA to certify that (1) the transition of the provision of services will not negatively affect the provision of such services to veterans, and (2) such services are ready to be transferred. The bill also establishes a cap on the number of full-time equivalent employees authorized for the Veterans Benefits Administration and the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration for FY2024 and FY2025. Finally, the bill extends certain loan fee rates through November 30, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

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Timeline
May 25, 2023
Introduced in House
May 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 10, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Nov 2, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Nov 15, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Nov 15, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 5, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Dec 5, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 29, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.
Jan 29, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-360.
Apr 29, 2024
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 29, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2685-2687)
Apr 29, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3738.
Apr 29, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 30, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2714-2715)
Apr 30, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 10 (Roll no. 159). (text: 04/29/2024 CR H2685-2686)
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Apr 30, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • May 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 10, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • November 2, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • November 15, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • November 15, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 5, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.


  • December 5, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 29, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.


  • January 29, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-360.


  • April 29, 2024
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 29, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2685-2687)


  • April 29, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3738.


  • April 29, 2024
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 30, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2714-2715)


  • April 30, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 10 (Roll no. 159). (text: 04/29/2024 CR H2685-2686)
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  • April 30, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 1, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-291: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.
Congressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesLabor-management relationsSmall businessVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act

USA118th CongressHR-3738| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2024
Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act This bill establishes the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration to administer economic opportunity assistance programs for veterans and their dependents and survivors. Specifically, the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration must administer the following Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs: vocational rehabilitation and employment programs, educational assistance programs, veterans' housing loan and related programs, and the Transition Assistance Program. Prior to the transfer of administrative responsibilities, the bill requires the VA to certify that (1) the transition of the provision of services will not negatively affect the provision of such services to veterans, and (2) such services are ready to be transferred. The bill also establishes a cap on the number of full-time equivalent employees authorized for the Veterans Benefits Administration and the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration for FY2024 and FY2025. Finally, the bill extends certain loan fee rates through November 30, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.

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Timeline
May 25, 2023
Introduced in House
May 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 10, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Nov 2, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Nov 15, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Nov 15, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 5, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Dec 5, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 29, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.
Jan 29, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-360.
Apr 29, 2024
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 29, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2685-2687)
Apr 29, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3738.
Apr 29, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 30, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2714-2715)
Apr 30, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 10 (Roll no. 159). (text: 04/29/2024 CR H2685-2686)
View Vote
Apr 30, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • May 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 10, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • November 2, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • November 15, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • November 15, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 5, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.


  • December 5, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 29, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.


  • January 29, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-360.


  • April 29, 2024
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 29, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2685-2687)


  • April 29, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3738.


  • April 29, 2024
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 30, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2714-2715)


  • April 30, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 10 (Roll no. 159). (text: 04/29/2024 CR H2685-2686)
    View Vote


  • April 30, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 1, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Brad R. Wenstrup

Brad R. Wenstrup

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (3)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-291: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesLabor-management relationsSmall businessVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs