HR 3467
110th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Counseling
Crime and Law Enforcement
Ex-offenders
Health
Homeless
Housing and Community Development
Job hunting
Labor and Employment
Long-term care
Mental illness
Social Welfare
Veterans' benefits
Veterans' employment
Veterans' medical care
Vocational guidance
Second Chance for America's Veterans Act
Introduced: August 4, 2007
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 4, 2007
Introduced in House
Aug 4, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Plain-English summary
Second Chance for America's Veterans Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a three-year workforce reentry program for veterans who are residents of a penal institution or an institution that provides long-term care for mental illness and are at-risk for homelessness once they leave such institution absent referral and counseling services. Makes available under the program job referral, counseling, and other services deemed necessary to minimize recidivism and improve job placement. Requires the program to be carried out in at least 24 locations equitably distributed throughout the United States.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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