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S.6: Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 22, 2013
- Latest Major Action July 24, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (24 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act of 2013 - Amends the: (1) VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 to extend through March 31, 2016, the veterans retraining assistance program; and (2) Wounded Warrior Act to extend through 2016 the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) (Secretary) to provide the same rehabilitation and vocational benefits to members of the Armed Forces (members) with severe injuries or illnesses as are provided to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 24, 2013 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| June 12, 2013 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.
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| Jan. 22, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S45-47)
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| Jan. 22, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Harry Reid (D-Nev.) |