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S.1277: VET TEC Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced May 25, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 15, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (1 Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 25, 2017
Bill Summary
Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses Act of 2017 or the VET TEC Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a five-year pilot program to provide eligible veterans with the opportunity to enroll in high technology programs of education, which are programs that are offered by entities other than institutions of higher learning, do not lead to a degree, and provide instruction in computer...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 15, 2017 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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May 25, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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May 25, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Boozman (R-Ark.) |