Economic Opportunity - Major Bill Actions

• Bill Introduced: H.R.4300 Veterans Work Study Opportunities Act
  
  Last Updated: 2012-03-28
  To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the authority to provide work-study allowance for certain activities by individuals receiving educational assistance by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.4261 Revamping the Education of our Veterans to Align Manufacturing through Partnerships with Community Colleges Act of 2012
  
  Last Updated: 2012-03-25
  To direct the Secretary of Labor to establish a competitive grant program for community colleges to train veterans for local jobs.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.4140 Restore the Promise GI Bill
  
  Last Updated: 2012-03-04
  To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.4115 HIRE at HOME Act
  
  Last Updated: 2012-02-28
  To amend title 38, United States Code, to require, as a condition on the receipt by a State of certain funds for veterans employment and training, that the State ensures that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, and for other purposes.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.4072 Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of 2012
  
  Last Updated: 2012-02-16
  To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve employment services for veterans by consolidating various programs in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.4052 Recognizing Excellence in Veterans Education Act of 2012
  
  Last Updated: 2012-02-15
  To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an honorary Excellence in Veterans Education Award.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.4055 Military and Veterans Education Protection Act
  
  Last Updated: 2012-02-15
  To count revenues from military and veteran education programs toward the limit on Federal revenues that certain proprietary institutions of higher education are allowed to receive for purposes of section 487 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.4058 Bankruptcy Equity Act of 2012
  
  Last Updated: 2012-02-15
  To amend title 11 of the United States Code to provide authority to modify certain mortgages on principal residences of debtors to prevent foreclosure; and for other purposes.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.4057 Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012
  
  Last Updated: 2012-02-15
  To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.4048 Improving Contracting Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2012
  
  Last Updated: 2012-02-15
  To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the contracting goals and preferences of the Department of Veterans Affairs with respect to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.4051 TAP Modernization Act of 2012
  
  Last Updated: 2012-02-15
  To direct the Secretary of Labor to provide off-base transition training, and for other purposes.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.3860 Help Veterans Return to Work Act
  
  Last Updated: 2012-01-31
  To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the responsibilities of small businesses with respect to the employment and reemployment rights of veterans.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.3764 Ensuring Quality Education for Veterans Act
  
  Last Updated: 2011-12-19
  To revise the 90-10 rule under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to count veterans' education benefits under such rule, and for other purposes.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.3670 To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
  
  Last Updated: 2011-12-13
  To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.3610 Streamlining Workforce Development Programs Act of 2011
  
  Last Updated: 2011-12-07
  To consolidate and streamline redundant and ineffective Federal workforce development programs to increase accountability, reduce administrative bureaucracies, and put Americans back to work.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.3524 Disabled Veterans Employment Protection Act
  
  Last Updated: 2011-11-29
  To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide certain rights for persons who receive treatment for illnesses, injuries, and disabilities incurred in or aggravated by service in the uniformed services, and for other purposes.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.3483 Veterans Education Equity Act of 2011
  
  Last Updated: 2011-11-17
  To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs who are pursuing programs of education at institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.3462 To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make tuition payments for veterans enrolled in institutions of higher learning who are receiving assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program by not later than the tuition due date for the quarter, semester, or term.
  
  Last Updated: 2011-11-16
  To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make tuition payments for veterans enrolled in institutions of higher learning who are receiving assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program by not later than the tuition due date for the quarter, semester, or term.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.3340 HIRE Veterans Act of 2011
  
  Last Updated: 2011-11-02
  To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to provide veterans with apprenticeships and career advice.
  
  
• Bill Introduced: H.R.3351 Franchise Education for Veterans Act
  
  Last Updated: 2011-11-02
  To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow certain veterans to use educational assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs for franchise training.