VET TEC Act
Latest action · Apr 7, 2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedApr 6, 2017
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses Act or the VET TEC Act
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a five-year pilot program to provide eligible veterans with the opportunity to enroll in high technology programs of education.
An "eligible veteran" is one who is entitled to educational assistance under the laws administered by the VA.
A "high technology program of education" is one that is offered by an entity other than an institution of higher learning, does not lead to a degree, and provides instruction in computer programming, computer software, media application, data processing, or information sciences.
The VA shall enter into contracts with multiple qualified providers of such programs, under which the VA shall pay: (1) 25% of the cost of providing the program upon the enrollment of an eligible veteran, (2) 25% of such cost when the veteran completes the program, and (3) 50% of such cost upon the veteran's employment following completion. The VA shall give preference to a qualified provider that offers tuition reimbursement for any student who completes the program and does not find full-time meaningful employment within 180 days.
The VA shall pay a monthly housing stipend to each eligible veteran enrolled full-time in such a program.
Cosponsors 30
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 6, 2017 to Nov 30, 2017, with 12 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-VA | Barbara Comstock | Original | Apr 6, 2017 |
| R-KY | Brett Guthrie | Original | Apr 6, 2017 |
| R-WA | Cathy McMorris Rodgers | Original | Apr 6, 2017 |
| R-NY | Elise M. Stefanik | Original | Apr 6, 2017 |
| R-AR | Eric A. "Rick" Crawford | Original | Apr 6, 2017 |
| R-MN | Erik Paulsen | Original | Apr 6, 2017 |
| R-OR | Greg Walden | Original | Apr 6, 2017 |
| R-KS | Kevin Yoder | Original | Apr 6, 2017 |
| D-CA | Ro Khanna | Original | Apr 6, 2017 |
| R-PA | Ryan A. Costello | Original | Apr 6, 2017 |
| R-IN | Susan W. Brooks | Original | Apr 6, 2017 |
| R-TX | Will Hurd | Original | Apr 6, 2017 |
| R-CA | Doug LaMalfa | Apr 26, 2017 | |
| R-CO | Doug Lamborn | Apr 26, 2017 | |
| R-CA | Edward R. Royce | Apr 26, 2017 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 7, 2017Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Apr 6, 2017Introduced in House
- Apr 6, 2017Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1277 | VET TEC Act of 2017 | Related bill | Jun 15, 2017 |
Subjects
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Text 1
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- Apr 6, 2017Introduced in House
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