BRAVE Act

Bill: 117-hr-147
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2021-01-04
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Government information and archives

Military personnel and dependents

Student aid and college costs

Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Latest action: action_date: 2021-11-17
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-01-04
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act or the BRAVE Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Labor, in the implementation of the Transition Assistance Program, to provide information concerning apprenticeship programs to members of the Armed Forces who are separating from active duty.</p> <p>The bill expands an existing monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 GI Bill by authorizing the stipend to be used for other purposes.</p> <p>The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in coordination with Labor, must establish a publicly accessible and user-friendly website on which veterans can find specified information about apprenticeship programs that are approved under VA education benefit provisions.</p>

action_date: 2021-11-16
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><b>Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act or the BRAVE Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Labor, in the implementation of the Transition Assistance Program, to provide information concerning apprenticeship programs to members of the Armed Forces who are separating from active duty.</p> <p>The bill also requires Labor, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to establish a publicly accessible and user-friendly website on which veterans can find specified information about apprenticeship programs that are approved under VA education benefit provisions.</p>

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 147 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2021 Mr. Norcross (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Lamb , and Ms. Slotkin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to transitional services for separating members of the Armed Forces and educational assistance under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act or the BRAVE Act . 2. Education for separating members of the Armed Forces regarding registered apprenticeships Section 1144(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting (including apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act ) and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38) after employment opportunities . 3. Expansion of certain educational stipend administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 3313(c)(1)(B)(i) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking housing stipend and inserting stipend each place it appears. 4. VA website regarding apprenticeship programs The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish a user-friendly website that is available to the public on which veterans can find information about apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act ) and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38, United States Code. Such information shall be searchable and sortable by craft and location, and include, with regard to each such program, the following: (1) A description, including any cost to a veteran. (2) Contact information. (3) Whether the program has been endorsed by a veterans service organization or nonprofit organization that caters to veterans. (4) Whether the program prefers to hire veterans. (5) Whether the program grants a certification or degree on completion.

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 147 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements to services and benefits for veterans and separating members of the Armed Forces with respect to apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act or the BRAVE Act . 2. Education for separating members of the Armed Forces regarding registered apprenticeships Section 1144(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting (including apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act ) and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38) after employment opportunities . 3. Websites regarding apprenticeship programs (a) Website under the jurisdiction of Secretary of Labor The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish a user-friendly website (or update an existing website) that is available to the public on which veterans can find information about apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act ) and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38, United States Code. Such information shall be searchable and sortable by occupation and location, and include, with regard to each such program, the following: (1) A description, including any cost to a veteran. (2) Contact information. (3) Whether the program has been endorsed by a veterans service organization or nonprofit organization that caters to veterans. (4) Whether the program prefers to hire veterans. (5) Each certification or degree an individual earns by completing the program. (b) Coordination with other website The Assistant Secretary shall update all information regarding programs for veterans listed on apprenticeship.gov (or any successor website) to include the information specified under subsection (a). 4. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: IIB 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 147 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements to services and benefits for veterans and separating members of the Armed Forces with respect to apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act or the BRAVE Act . 2. Education for separating members of the Armed Forces regarding registered apprenticeships Section 1144(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting (including apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act ) and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38) after employment opportunities . 3. Websites regarding apprenticeship programs (a) Website under the jurisdiction of Secretary of Labor The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish a user-friendly website (or update an existing website) that is available to the public on which veterans can find information about apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the National Apprenticeship Act ) and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38, United States Code. Such information shall be searchable and sortable by occupation and location, and include, with regard to each such program, the following: (1) A description, including any cost to a veteran. (2) Contact information. (3) Whether the program has been endorsed by a veterans service organization or nonprofit organization that caters to veterans. (4) Whether the program prefers to hire veterans. (5) Each certification or degree an individual earns by completing the program. (b) Coordination with other website The Assistant Secretary shall update all information regarding programs for veterans listed on apprenticeship.gov (or any successor website) to include the information specified under subsection (a). 4. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2021. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.