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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 28, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 2878

Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (May 18, 2021)

Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take specified actions to assist veterans with education, employment, and housing.

First, the bill requires the VA to carry out a five-year pilot program to provide on-campus benefits assistance and counseling to eligible students at tribal colleges and universities. An eligible student is a student who (1) is a veteran, a service member, or a dependent of a veteran or service member; and (2) is eligible for any service or benefit under the VetSuccess on Campus program.

Next, the bill increases through FY2023 the annual funding limit for the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses pilot program.

In addition, the bill authorizes the VA to provide educational assistance, including a monthly housing stipend, to an eligible veteran who is pursuing an educational program on less than a half-time basis during the veteran's last semester, term, or academic period of enrollment.

The bill extends to December 9, 2030, certain housing loan fees under the VA home loan program.

Finally, the bill extends to September 30, 2025, the authority of the VA to enter into agreements with certain entities to provide housing assistance for homeless veterans. The bill also revises the program, including by allowing the VA to enter into agreements with tribal entities.

What just happenedMay 19, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7](D-AZ)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. May 19, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. May 18, 2021FloorH38800

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

  3. May 18, 2021FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2518-2519)

  4. May 18, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2518-2519)

  5. May 18, 2021FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2878 are considered vacated.

  6. May 17, 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.

  7. May 17, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2878.

  8. May 17, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2369-2372; text: CR H2369-2370)

  9. May 17, 2021FloorH30300

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

  10. May 4, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. May 4, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Apr 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. Apr 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Apr 28, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 18, 202153

Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take specified actions to assist veterans with education, employment, and housing.

First, the bill requires the VA to carry out a five-year pilot program to provide on-campus benefits assistance and counseling to eligible students at tribal colleges and universities. An eligible student is a student who (1) is a veteran, a service member, or a dependent of a veteran or service member; and (2) is eligible for any service or benefit under the VetSuccess on Campus program.

Next, the bill increases through FY2023 the annual funding limit for the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses pilot program.

In addition, the bill authorizes the VA to provide educational assistance, including a monthly housing stipend, to an eligible veteran who is pursuing an educational program on less than a half-time basis during the veteran's last semester, term, or academic period of enrollment.

The bill extends to December 9, 2030, certain housing loan fees under the VA home loan program.

Finally, the bill extends to September 30, 2025, the authority of the VA to enter into agreements with certain entities to provide housing assistance for homeless veterans. The bill also revises the program, including by allowing the VA to enter into agreements with tribal entities.

Introduced in HouseApr 28, 2021

Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out a five-year pilot program to provide on-campus benefits assistance and counseling to eligible students at tribal colleges and universities. An eligible student is a student who (1) is a veteran, service member, or dependent of a veteran or service member; and (2) is eligible for any service or benefit under the VetSuccess on Campus program.

Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act — Informed