Servicemembers' Choice in Transition Act

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Bill Number

HR 2133

Introduced

Apr 30, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Business education Employment and training programs Higher education Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Vocational and technical education

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Summary

Servicemembers' Choice in Transition Act

Directs the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to permit members of the Armed Forces who are being separated from active duty and their spouses to elect to receive the following types of additional training under the Department of Labor's transition assistance program:

preparation for higher education or training,
preparation for career or technical training, and
preparation for entrepreneurship.

Actions

Aug 13, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jun 2, 2015

Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Prior to Referral.
Apr 30, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Apr 30, 2015

Introduced in House

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