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Establishing the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6843| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to create a new, dedicated administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to streamline services for veterans. This new entity, the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (VEOTA) , will be responsible for consolidating and overseeing all VA programs related to economic opportunity for veterans, their dependents, and survivors. The establishment of VEOTA is slated to take effect on October 1, 2027 , integrating these vital services under a single organizational structure. VEOTA's functions will encompass the administration of critical programs such as vocational rehabilitation and employment educational assistance veterans' housing loan programs the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) . To lead this new administration, the bill establishes an Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition , who will be appointed by the President with Senate confirmation and directly accountable to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This Under Secretary will be selected based on demonstrated ability in information technology and program administration. The legislation mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs submit an annual report to Congress detailing VEOTA's performance, including claims data, processing times, successful outcomes, and resource allocation. Before services can be transferred to VEOTA, the Secretary must certify to Congress that the transition will not negatively impact veterans' services and that the programs are ready for transfer, with a deadline for this certification between April 1 and September 1, 2027.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3738
Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3738
    Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act


  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee Hearings Held

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Establishing the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6843| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
This bill aims to create a new, dedicated administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to streamline services for veterans. This new entity, the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (VEOTA) , will be responsible for consolidating and overseeing all VA programs related to economic opportunity for veterans, their dependents, and survivors. The establishment of VEOTA is slated to take effect on October 1, 2027 , integrating these vital services under a single organizational structure. VEOTA's functions will encompass the administration of critical programs such as vocational rehabilitation and employment educational assistance veterans' housing loan programs the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) . To lead this new administration, the bill establishes an Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition , who will be appointed by the President with Senate confirmation and directly accountable to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This Under Secretary will be selected based on demonstrated ability in information technology and program administration. The legislation mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs submit an annual report to Congress detailing VEOTA's performance, including claims data, processing times, successful outcomes, and resource allocation. Before services can be transferred to VEOTA, the Secretary must certify to Congress that the transition will not negatively impact veterans' services and that the programs are ready for transfer, with a deadline for this certification between April 1 and September 1, 2027.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3738
Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3738
    Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act


  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee Hearings Held
Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican Representative

Arizona

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted