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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 4, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 147

BRAVE Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 16, 2021)

Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act or the BRAVE Act

This bill requires the Department of Labor, in the implementation of the Transition Assistance Program, to provide information concerning apprenticeship programs to members of the Armed Forces who are separating from active duty.

The bill also requires Labor, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to establish a publicly accessible and user-friendly website on which veterans can find specified information about apprenticeship programs that are approved under VA education benefit provisions.

What just happenedNov 17, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1](D-NJ)Sponsor
7 cosponsors6 D1 R
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  1. Nov 17, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Nov 16, 2021FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 16, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Nov 16, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 0 (Roll no. 376). (text: CR H6289)

  5. Nov 16, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 0 (Roll no. 376).(text: CR H6289)

  6. Nov 16, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6298-6299)

  7. Nov 16, 2021FloorH37220

    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.

  8. Nov 16, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 147.

  9. Nov 16, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6289-6291)

  10. Nov 16, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  14. Apr 14, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  15. Mar 8, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  16. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  17. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  18. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 16, 202153

Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act or the BRAVE Act

This bill requires the Department of Labor, in the implementation of the Transition Assistance Program, to provide information concerning apprenticeship programs to members of the Armed Forces who are separating from active duty.

The bill also requires Labor, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to establish a publicly accessible and user-friendly website on which veterans can find specified information about apprenticeship programs that are approved under VA education benefit provisions.

Introduced in HouseJan 4, 2021

Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act or the BRAVE Act

This bill requires the Department of Labor, in the implementation of the Transition Assistance Program, to provide information concerning apprenticeship programs to members of the Armed Forces who are separating from active duty.

The bill expands an existing monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 GI Bill by authorizing the stipend to be used for other purposes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in coordination with Labor, must establish a publicly accessible and user-friendly website on which veterans can find specified information about apprenticeship programs that are approved under VA education benefit provisions.

BRAVE Act — Informed