Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Improvement Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 14, 2015)
Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Improvement Act of 2015
Allows a veteran to pursue a course of education and training as part of a rehabilitation program only if the course is approved under Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) vocational rehabilitation requirements.
Makes veterans enrolled in a VA vocational rehabilitation program eligible for VA specially adapted housing.
Bars dual eligibility for home adaptation services.
Authorizes the VA to prioritize vocational rehabilitation services based on need and upon consideration of disability ratings, the severity of employment handicaps, qualification for a program of independent living, income, and other appropriate factors.
Directs the VA to reduce information technology redundancy and inefficiencies in the rehabilitation claims process.
What just happenedJun 25, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 14, 2015
- Jun 25, 2015Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee - Jun 25, 2015Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee - Jun 2, 2015Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee - Jun 1, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee - May 14, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 14, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 14, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House