Senate Bill 1935
117th Congress(2021-2022)
VR&E NEED Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 27, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1935
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021 or the VR&E NEED Act of 2021
This bill extends a veteran's eligibility for the Veteran Readiness and Employment program when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation, or there is another reason that prevents a veteran from participating.
Specifically, the period of eligibility must not run during the period the veteran is prevented from participating in the program. The period must resume on a date, determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs, that is not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation and not later than 90 days after that day.
May 27, 2021
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05/27/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/27/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:57 PM