HR 1882
100th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Authorization
Economics and Public Finance
Employment and training programs
Labor and Employment
Layoffs
Manpower training programs
Plant shutdowns
Veterans' employment
Veterans' Job Training Improvement Amendments of 1987
Introduced: March 31, 1987
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 31, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 31, 1987
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veterans' Job Training Improvement Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Veterans' Job Training Act to extend the time periods for application for and initiation of job training for eligible veterans under such Act.
Extends through FY 1990 the authorization of appropriations under such Act, and extends the availability of authorized funds through FY 1992.
Revises the eligibility requirements for veterans receiving such assistance to include as eligible certain veterans who were terminated or are about to be terminated from employment due to the permanent closure of a plant or facility or any substantial portion thereof.
What's happening now
Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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