Disabled Veterans' Return-to-Work Act of 2003

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Bill Number

HR 966

Introduced

Feb 27, 2003

Latest Action

Provision was dropped when H. R. 2297 passed the Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Congress Congressional reporting requirements Cost effectiveness Economics and Public Finance Education Evaluation research (Social action programs) Finance and Financial Sector Government Operations and Politics Government publicity Labor and Employment Labor statistics Social Welfare Veterans' education Veterans' employment Veterans' pensions Vocational and technical education

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Summary

Disabled Veterans' Return-to-Work Act of 2003 - Establishes a new period of five years from the date of enactment of this Act for a program of vocational training by the Department of Veterans Affairs for low-income, pension-receiving veterans under the age of 45. (The previous period ran from February 1, 1985, through December 31, 1995.) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide appropriate program outreach.

Actions

Nov 19, 2003

Provision was dropped when H. R. 2297 passed the Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.
Jun 25, 2003

Provision incorporated. See H. R. 2297, Section 9.
Apr 10, 2003

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 12, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Feb 27, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 27, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E334)
Feb 27, 2003

Introduced in House

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