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VETT Act

USA119th CongressHR-981| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Van Orden

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act, or VETT Act, seeks to enhance the efficiency and clarity of educational assistance programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. A key provision addresses situations where educational institutions cannot provide all required information on specific forms for program approval. Under the proposed amendment, if an institution cannot furnish complete data, it must instead provide a notice specifying the inaccurate or incomplete information and include the best available estimate for that data. This change aims to prevent automatic disapproval of programs due to minor data discrepancies. Furthermore, the bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain a centralized website . This website will serve as a hub for publishing and regularly updating information regarding the training provided by the Department for school certifying officials , thereby improving transparency and access to vital resources.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1432
VETT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5914
VETT Act
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 7, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Apr 7, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 7, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1430-4132: 3)
Apr 7, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 981.
Apr 7, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bost objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Apr 10, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1553: 1)
Apr 10, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 10, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 4/7/2025 CR H1431)
Apr 10, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 10, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1432
    VETT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5914
    VETT Act


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 7, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • April 7, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 7, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1430-4132: 3)


  • April 7, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 981.


  • April 7, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bost objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.


  • April 10, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1553: 1)


  • April 10, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 10, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 4/7/2025 CR H1431)


  • April 10, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 10, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Government information and archivesHigher educationInternet, web applications, social mediaStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

VETT Act

USA119th CongressHR-981| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
The Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act, or VETT Act, seeks to enhance the efficiency and clarity of educational assistance programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. A key provision addresses situations where educational institutions cannot provide all required information on specific forms for program approval. Under the proposed amendment, if an institution cannot furnish complete data, it must instead provide a notice specifying the inaccurate or incomplete information and include the best available estimate for that data. This change aims to prevent automatic disapproval of programs due to minor data discrepancies. Furthermore, the bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain a centralized website . This website will serve as a hub for publishing and regularly updating information regarding the training provided by the Department for school certifying officials , thereby improving transparency and access to vital resources.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1432
VETT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5914
VETT Act
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 7, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Apr 7, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 7, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1430-4132: 3)
Apr 7, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 981.
Apr 7, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bost objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Apr 10, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1553: 1)
Apr 10, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 10, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 4/7/2025 CR H1431)
Apr 10, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 10, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1432
    VETT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5914
    VETT Act


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 7, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • April 7, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 7, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1430-4132: 3)


  • April 7, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 981.


  • April 7, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bost objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.


  • April 10, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1553: 1)


  • April 10, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 10, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 4/7/2025 CR H1431)


  • April 10, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 10, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Van Orden

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

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

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesHigher educationInternet, web applications, social mediaStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation