Skip to main content
S. 4089 117th Congress Senate

Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022

Official title: A bill to restore entitlement to educational assistance under Veterans Rapid Retraining Program in cases of a closure of an educational institution or a disapp… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to restore entitlement to educational assistance under Veterans Rapid Retraining Program in cases of a closure of an educational institution or a disapproval of a program of education, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 26, 2022 Introduced by: Richard J. Durbin Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Educational facilities and institutionsHigher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVocational and technical education
Sign in to write a letter

Free account. One morning email at most, only on days something moved. Already have one? Sign in.

 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-138.
Jun 7, 2022
Signed by President.
Jun 6, 2022
Presented to President.
May 18, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 17 (Roll no. 225). (text: CR H5110)
May 18, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5169-5170)
May 18, 2022
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.
May 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4089.
May 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5110-5111)
May 18, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 27, 2022
Held at the desk.
Apr 27, 2022
Received in the House.
Apr 27, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 26, 2022
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2170; text: CR S2170)
Apr 26, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
Apr 26, 2022
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 18, 2022 House · vote #225 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 401–17 See who voted →
 Ask about this bill AI · grounded in the bill text

Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.

AI answers can be imperfect; always confirm against the full bill text.

 Latest action June 7, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-138.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from charging any entitlement to retraining assistance under the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program in situations where an individual was unable to complete a course or program as a result of the closure of an educational institution or the disapproval of a program by the state approving agency or the VA. The period for which retraining assistance is not charged must be equal to the full amount of retraining assistance provided for enrollment in the program of education.

In the event of a closure or disapproval, the educational institution must not receive any further payments under the program, and any payment already made must be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of the institution to the United States.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 7243 Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration Act of 2022
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

Cite this page click to expand
APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4089: Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4089/
MLA
"S. 4089: Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4089/.
Bluebook (legal)
S. 4089, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4089/.
Markdown link
[S. 4089: Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4089/)
Report a problem