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H.R. 3579 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
4 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Ciscomani, Juan (R-AZ) (Introduced 05/23/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.30 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 09/16/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (05/23/2025)
Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act
This bill modifies the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VR&E program provides job training and employment-related services to veterans with service-connected disabilities.
The bill requires veterans to submit an application to the VA in order to receive an initial evaluation to participate in the VR&E program.
Further, a veteran may not receive employment assistance under the VR&E program for more than 365 days.
The bill also requires the VA to report to Congress regarding the employment of veterans who participate in a vocational rehabilitation program under the VR&E program, including the annual wages of veterans before and after completion of a program. Additionally, the VA must annually publish the average time between the date on which a veteran requests a vocational rehabilitation program under the VR&E program and the date on which they first meet with a counselor as part of the program.
Finally, the VA must seek to enter into a contract with a non-VA entity that has expertise in vocational rehabilitation to review, report, and provide recommendations on rehabilitation programs under the VR&E program.
119 HR 3579 EH: Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 3579
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act.
2.Application requirement under Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans AffairsSection 3106(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1)by striking necessary (1) to determine and inserting necessary to determine; (2)by striking and (2) in the case and inserting and, in the case; (3)by inserting (1) before The Secretary; and (4)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2)The Secretary may not provide an initial evaluation of a veteran under paragraph (1) before the veteran submits to the Secretary an application containing the substantive work record and educational transcripts of the veteran that the Secretary determines appropriate..
3.Maximum duration of employment assistance under Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans AffairsSection 3117(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) (A)Subject to subparagraph (B), a veteran may not receive assistance under this subsection for more than 365 days. (B)A veteran may receive an additional 180 days of such assistance if an individual who provides counseling under this chapter to such veteran certifies that the veteran is actively seeking employment. .
4.Reporting and data collection requirements under Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans Affairs (a)In generalChapter 31 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 3123.Requirements for data collection and reporting (a)Data collectionThe Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the employment of veterans who participate in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter. Such information shall include, for each such veteran— (1)the regional office responsible for the provision of the program; and (2)the annual wages of the veteran before and after the completion of the program. (b)Publication of wait timesOn an annual basis, the Secretary shall make publicly available, on an appropriate website of the Department, the average time between the date on which a veteran requests a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter and the date on which the veteran first meets with a counselor as part of the veteran’s program.. (b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 3123. Requirements for data collection and reporting.. (c)Independent review of program (1)Review requiredNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to enter into a contract, with a non-Department entity that has expertise in vocational rehabilitation, pursuant to which the entity shall conduct a review of rehabilitation programs (as such term is defined in section 3101 of such title) under such chapter. (2)ReportNot later than one year after the date of such a contract, the entity shall submit to the Secretary a report containing recommendations regarding how to improve and modernize such rehabilitation programs. Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3579 IH: Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 3579
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2025 Mr. Ciscomani (for himself, Mr. Van Orden, Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, and Mr. Murphy) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act.
2.Application requirement under Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans AffairsSection 3106(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1)by inserting (1) before The Secretary; and (2)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2)The Secretary may not provide an initial evaluation of a veteran under paragraph (1) before the veteran submits to the Secretary an application containing such information as the Secretary determines appropriate..
3.Maximum duration of employment assistance under Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans AffairsSection 3117(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3)A veteran may not receive assistance under this subsection for more than 365 days..
4.Reporting and data collection requirements under Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans Affairs (a)In generalChapter 31 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 3123.Requirements for data collection and reporting (a)Data collectionThe Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the employment of veterans who participate in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter. Such information shall include, for each such veteran— (1)the regional office responsible for the provision of the program; and (2)the annual wages of the veteran before and after the completion of the program. (b)Publication of wait timesOn an annual basis, the Secretary shall make publicly available, on an appropriate website of the Department, the average time between the date on which a veteran requests a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter and the date on which the veteran first meets with a counselor as part of the veteran’s program. . (b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 3123. Requirements for data collection and reporting.. (c)Independent review of program (1)Review requiredNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to enter into a contract, with a non-Department entity that has expertise in vocational rehabilitation, pursuant to which the entity shall conduct a review of rehabilitation programs (as such term is defined in section 3101 of such title) under such chapter. (2)ReportNot later than one year after the date of such a contract, the entity shall submit to the Secretary a report containing recommendations regarding how to improve and modernize such rehabilitation programs.
119 HR 3579 : Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3579IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 16, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act.2.Application requirement under Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans AffairsSection 3106(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—(1)by striking necessary (1) to determine and inserting necessary to determine;(2)by striking and (2) in the case and inserting and, in the case;(3)by inserting (1) before The Secretary; and(4)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(2)The Secretary may not provide an initial evaluation of a veteran under paragraph (1) before the veteran submits to the Secretary an application containing the substantive work record and educational transcripts of the veteran that the Secretary determines appropriate..3.Maximum duration of employment assistance under Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans AffairsSection 3117(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(3)(A)Subject to subparagraph (B), a veteran may not receive assistance under this subsection for more than 365 days.(B)A veteran may receive an additional 180 days of such assistance if an individual who provides counseling under this chapter to such veteran certifies that the veteran is actively seeking employment. .4.Reporting and data collection requirements under Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans Affairs(a)In generalChapter 31 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:3123.Requirements for data collection and reporting(a)Data collectionThe Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the employment of veterans who participate in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter. Such information shall include, for each such veteran—(1)the regional office responsible for the provision of the program; and(2)the annual wages of the veteran before and after the completion of the program.(b)Publication of wait timesOn an annual basis, the Secretary shall make publicly available, on an appropriate website of the Department, the average time between the date on which a veteran requests a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter and the date on which the veteran first meets with a counselor as part of the veteran’s program..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:3123. Requirements for data collection and reporting..(c)Independent review of program(1)Review requiredNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to enter into a contract, with a non-Department entity that has expertise in vocational rehabilitation, pursuant to which the entity shall conduct a review of rehabilitation programs (as such term is defined in section 3101 of such title) under such chapter.(2)ReportNot later than one year after the date of such a contract, the entity shall submit to the Secretary a report containing recommendations regarding how to improve and modernize such rehabilitation programs.Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3579 RH: Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 218119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3579[Report No. 119–262]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 23, 2025Mr. Ciscomani (for himself, Mr. Van Orden, Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, and Mr. Murphy) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsSeptember 9, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 23, 2025A BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act.2.Application requirement under Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans AffairsSection 3106(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—(1)by striking necessary (1) to determine and inserting necessary to determine;(2)by striking and (2) in the case and inserting and, in the case;(3)by inserting (1) before The Secretary; and(4)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(2)The Secretary may not provide an initial evaluation of a veteran under paragraph (1) before the veteran submits to the Secretary an application containing the substantive work record and educational transcripts of the veteran that the Secretary determines appropriate..3.Maximum duration of employment assistance under Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans AffairsSection 3117(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(3)(A)Subject to subparagraph (B), a veteran may not receive assistance under this subsection for more than 365 days.(B)A veteran may receive an additional 180 days of such assistance if an individual who provides counseling under this chapter to such veteran certifies that the veteran is actively seeking employment. .4.Reporting and data collection requirements under Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans Affairs(a)In generalChapter 31 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:3123.Requirements for data collection and reporting(a)Data collectionThe Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the employment of veterans who participate in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter. Such information shall include, for each such veteran—(1)the regional office responsible for the provision of the program; and(2)the annual wages of the veteran before and after the completion of the program.(b)Publication of wait timesOn an annual basis, the Secretary shall make publicly available, on an appropriate website of the Department, the average time between the date on which a veteran requests a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter and the date on which the veteran first meets with a counselor as part of the veteran’s program..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:3123. Requirements for data collection and reporting..(c)Independent review of program(1)Review requiredNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to enter into a contract, with a non-Department entity that has expertise in vocational rehabilitation, pursuant to which the entity shall conduct a review of rehabilitation programs (as such term is defined in section 3101 of such title) under such chapter.(2)ReportNot later than one year after the date of such a contract, the entity shall submit to the Secretary a report containing recommendations regarding how to improve and modernize such rehabilitation programs.September 9, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/23/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/23/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 06/06/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. |
| 06/11/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 07/03/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 09/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-262. |
| 09/09/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-262. |
| 09/09/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 218. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4288) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3579. |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4288: 1) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4288) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 09/16/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act |
| Display Title | Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the Veterans Readiness and Employment program of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 09/16/2025 Referred To |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 09/09/2025 Reported By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 07/23/2025 Markup By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 07/03/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 05/23/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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