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HR 1251 113th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Education programs funding Financial literacy Health promotion and preventive care Higher education Minority education Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Veteran Excellence Through Education Act of 2013

Introduced: March 19, 2013 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
Apr 2, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 19, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 19, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1641)
Mar 19, 2013
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veteran Excellence Through Education Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make grants, during FY2014-FY2019, to minority-serving institutions for establishing verified delivery systems to address social and academic problems facing enrolled veterans.

Includes among authorized grant activities: (1) educational services, including courses in English as a second language, financial literacy workshops and courses, and health and wellness programs; (2) increased access to workforce services; (3) support services such as housing, transportation, and child care; and (4) establishing a veteran support team.

Requires an institution, in order to receive such a grant, to submit to the Secretary a program plan and strategy to meet the needs of enrolled veterans.

What's happening now April 2, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6