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H.R. 1168 111th Congress House

Veterans Retraining Act of 2009

Official title: To amend chapter 42 of title 38, United States Code, to provide certain veterans with employment training assistance.

Introduced: February 25, 2009 Introduced by: John Boozman Republican · Arkansas See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Employment and training programsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' pensions and compensation
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 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 3, 2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 2, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 0 (Roll no. 832). (text: CR H12149)
Nov 2, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12177-12178)
Nov 2, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 2, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1168.
Nov 2, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12149-12151)
Nov 2, 2009
Mr. Walz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 2, 2009
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 185.
Nov 2, 2009
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 111-323.
Oct 28, 2009
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 28, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 8, 2009
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Oct 8, 2009
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 21, 2009
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 27, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb 25, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 25, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 2, 2009 House · vote #832 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 356–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 3, 2009

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans Retraining Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to pay to each covered veteran an assistance allowance for each month such veteran is enrolled in an employment and training program that teaches a skill in demand, as determined the Secretary. Limits such assistance to six months for each 10-year period.

Includes as a covered veteran one who is: (1) unemployed for at least four consecutive months before applying for such assistance; (2) able to successfully complete the program; and (3) ineligible for other veterans' education or training assistance.

Authorizes payment of a stipend to a covered veteran for moving expenses related to the receipt of such training.

Authorizes appropriations.

 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 2
Minnick, Walter
· Nov 2, 2009
 R
Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Oct 20, 2009
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Oct 7, 2009
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