Improving Transition Programs for All Veterans Act

Bill: 114-hr-5229
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2016-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Indian social and development programs
Minority education
Minority employment
U.S. territories and protectorates
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Women's education
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: 

Improving Transition Programs for All Veterans Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to study and report on programs to assist veterans in their transition to civilian life. 
 
Such study shall determine the effectiveness of current programs, especially concerning the challenges faced by women veterans and minority veterans, with regard to: (1) pursuing higher education, (2) entering the civilian workforce and translating military experience and skills to the job market, and (3) transitioning to civilian life for veterans families.

action_date: 2016-05-23
text: 

Improving Transition Programs for All Veterans Act

 
(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to study and report on programs to assist veterans in their transition to civilian life. 
 
Such study shall determine the effectiveness of current programs, especially concerning the challenges faced by women veterans, veterans with disabilities, Native American veterans, veterans who are residents of a U.S. territory, veterans who are part of the indigenous population of a U.S. territory, and other groups of minority veterans with regard to: (1) pursuing higher education, (2) entering the civilian workforce and translating military experience and skills to the job market, and (3) transitioning to civilian life for veterans families.
 
(Sec. 4) No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this bill. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-24
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2016-05-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-05-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2916-2917)
action_date: 2016-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2916-2917)
action_date: 2016-05-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5229.
action_date: 2016-05-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2916-2918)
action_date: 2016-05-23
text: Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2016-05-18
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2016-05-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: Introduced in House