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Department of Veterans Affairs Work-Study Act of 2005

Introduced: March 9, 2005 Introduced by: Simpson, Michael K. Republican · Idaho See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 25, 2005
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 4, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 9, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 9, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Department of Veterans Affairs Work-Study Act of 2005 - Includes as a "work-study activity" for qualifying veterans: (1) the provision of placement services at an educational institution; (2) the provision of counseling and assistance in identifying employment and training opportunities and related information and services to members of the Armed Forces being separated from active duty (and their spouses); and (3) any approved activity in support of a Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program at an educational institution or military installation.

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a five-year pilot project to test the feasibility and advisability of expanding the scope of qualifying work-study activities to include work-study positions available on site at educational institutions.

What's happening now May 25, 2005

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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