US Congress House Bill 621 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 28 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Veteran Excellence Through Education Act of 2015 Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants, during FY2016-FY2021, to minority-serving institutions to establish verified delivery systems that address the social and academic problems facing enrolled veterans. Includes among authorized grant activities: (1) educational services, including courses in English as a second language, financial literacy workshops and courses, and health and wellness programs; (2) increased access to workforce services; (3) support services such as housing, transportation, and child care; and (4) establishing a veteran support team. Requires an institution, in order to receive such a grant, to submit to the Secretary a program plan and strategy to meet the needs of enrolled veterans.

Veteran Excellence Through Education Act of 2015

Rep. Juan Vargas [D-CA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-02-13	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
2015-01-28	House	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2015-01-28	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/621/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr621/BILLS-114hr621ih.pdf