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HR 3492 115th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Employment and training programs Government studies and investigations Manufacturing Metals Student aid and college costs Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand educational assistance to veterans who pursue certain apprenticeship programs, to establish a pilot program for veterans to pursue certification programs in computer numerically controlled machining, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 27, 2017 See on congress.gov
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Jul 27, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jul 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 27, 2017
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill provides educational assistance to veterans who pursue certain apprenticeship programs registered with the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor.

It is the sense of Congress that apprenticeship programs that are not sponsored by program participants' employers should provide the participants with professional development resources and interview training.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall carry out a pilot program to provide eligible veterans with the opportunity to enroll in certification programs in computer numerically controlled machining.

The Government Accountability Office shall report to Congress regarding the career technical training track of the VA's Transition Assistance Program, including its effectiveness in educating participants about apprenticeship opportunities.

What's happening now July 27, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4